Power steering replacement instructions needed

Tiny
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Okay. Well, I did that and honestly this pipe has a loose fitting rubber hose around it from start to end that's and I can't see anything coming from.
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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 AT 9:38 AM
Tiny
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Sorry that cut off. It's covered by a cloth like covering making seeing a leak impossible. However I see fluid wetness at the end of this cloth above the switch leading me to believe it's that line somewhere behind the rubber and cloth and not from the switch after all. What are your thoughts? Below are some pics.
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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 AT 9:45 AM
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Just to confirm we are talking about the same hose. You are seeing the one I am pointing to with moisture on it? If so, it looks like it is twisted as it should not be collapsed like that.

If you are seeing oil on it, then it needs to be replaced.
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 AT 9:12 AM
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Yes, it's the same one. There's what feels like a metal line inside of it but you say it's not supposed to be collapsed like that though. Well, good thing I have ordered it then. Should have it by the 30th. So I will let you know from there. Thank you so much for all your advice so far.
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Saturday, September 25th, 2021 AT 5:01 AM
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So I got the part today and was wondering if I have to take off the pump again to remove this line so I can replace it or do I not have to disconnect it?
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 AT 12:35 PM
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It doesn't appear you need to take the pump off as there is a disconnection point at the ends of the lines.
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 AT 3:18 PM
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Okay. So, I got the line disconnected at both ends but up at the top behind I'm guessing is the manifold its connected to it somehow by 1 or more bolts. I have included pics that a size 11 socket fits on but there's not enough room for a ratchet and a wrench can't get to. Any suggestions? Blew up the 2nd pic to see the bolt the 1st is showing the approximate location.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021 AT 5:36 AM
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Do I need to remove this or do you have any instructions? My Haynes repair manual doesn't even talk about this line other than just disconnecting the end to the pump.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021 AT 5:38 AM
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Yep. That bolt is going to secure the line so that it doesn't move around as it is most likely the pressure line.

The only suggestion I can make is to use an electric or air powered ratchet. That way you don't need to have any excess room. Short of that, you will need a gear ratcheting box end wrench with very fine teeth so that you can use the small amount of room you do have to get it to remove it.

I put pictures for both below.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021 AT 3:44 PM
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I was planning on buying 1 of the ratchets but I tried 1of the wrenches and can't get it on there isn't that the back of the exhaust manifold where that bolts at.
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Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 5:27 AM
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And would a cordless 1 work verses the air kind?
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Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 5:28 AM
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Cordless is fine. You will need to use swivel sockets and extensions to get the proper angle if it won't fit directly onto the nut.

Let us know how you make out with this. Thanks
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Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 7:12 AM
Tiny
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So I can tell this bolt seems to only go through the foil looking outer covering of the line by the top. Can't I just cut that off?
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 AT 8:39 AM
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I'm glad to say I think i'm leak free now. But I'm smelling burning fluid could this be from the old fluid leaks or even from the engine degreaser I used by chance? Thank you so much for all your help.
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Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 AT 6:58 PM
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That’s great news. Good work.

Yes. I would take a hose and lay next to the vehicle and just spray down the area as best as possible. Then give it about twenty-five miles to burn off. Clearly if you continue to smell it or it gets stronger then we have an issue that needs to be investigated but I would expect there is oil all over the engine block that needs to be burned off.

However, we will need to start a new post for that if we have an issue there.

Thanks again for sticking with us and keeping us updated.
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Thursday, October 7th, 2021 AT 4:09 AM
Tiny
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Okay, well I don't know if I said it before but on the high-pressure hose connection on the driver's side I dropped 1 of the new washers into the frame and so I used an old 1 in its place and drove it. Few days noticed a small leak under that side so I took it to a shop had them look at it they said it was fine probably just old fluid burning off. A few days later there's a puddle on the passenger side. I've been working on so after having it looked at by another place, they say it's the rack leaking zo my? Now is this could the small ds leak be from the used washer and the ps b from the pump not being on completely right the ds never leaked before the line change or do you agree with the second shop it's my rack needing replaced?
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 11:14 AM
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I highly doubt that a used washer is causing the issue. That doesn't mean that this line or connection is not leaking but I have reused these washers and not had any issue. So, if you have someone else saying that the rack is leaking then I would suggest having them put it on the lift and then show you where they are seeing the leak. This way you can tell for sure what the issue is.
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
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Well, they were not willing to show me where I bought a used one and now need to know the steps to remove the old one. Can you tell me or do I and to start a new question?
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Saturday, October 30th, 2021 AT 5:35 AM
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Yeah. Unfortunately, we need to get a new post started so that others will be able to find that as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Thanks for sticking with us and get a new one started, and we will get on it for you.
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Saturday, October 30th, 2021 AT 7:42 AM

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