Power steering line leaking

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If the power steering fluid runs out, it will damage the pump. So, you really should not drive it until the line is fixed. The front can be lifted with a jack, but make sure to place the jack in a designated lift point so you do not damage anything. Also, use a jack stand to make sure the vehicle cannot fall. Hydraulics can fail. And yes, replace both so you do not have to deal with it again in the near future.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Hi and welcome back. Yes, this isn't an easy one. If the steering gear needed replaced, you would need to lift the engine. Ugh!

Here are the directions. I feel they are vague, but this is what the manual provides. All attached pictures correlate with these directions.

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE RH AND CENTER ENGINE UNDER COVERS
2. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Loosen the drive belt tension by turning the drive belt tensioner arm clockwise, and remove the drive belt.
3. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE
Remove the clip and disconnect the suction hose.

NOTICE: Take care not to spill fluid on the drive belt.

4. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE
a. Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed tube.
SST 09023-38400
b. Remove the bolt and disconnect the pressure feed tube clamp.

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At steering gear

1. Place front wheels facing straight ahead.
2. Remove RH, center, and LH engine under covers.
3. Disconnect pressure feed and return tubes.
Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes.
SST 09023-38400

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I hope this helps. Let me know if you run into trouble.

Take care,
Joe

Okay, it's one of the steel lines on the rack. You may be able just to replace that steel line. However, here are the directions for rack replacement. The attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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Removal and Installation
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Steering Steering Gear Service and Repair Procedures Removal and Installation
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Part 1 Of 3

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Part 2 Of 3

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Part 3 Of 3

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REMOVAL

NOTICE: Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of the spiral cable.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
4. REMOVE RH, CENTER AND LH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
5. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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7. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES
Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes.
SST 09023-38400

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8. DISCONNECT TUBE CLAMP
Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube clamp.
9. DISCONNECT COLUMN HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY
10. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD

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11. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS
a. Remove the 4 bolts and No. 2 cylinder head cover.
B. Disconnect the PCV hoses from the cylinder head cover.
C. Install the No.1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
1Z-FE Engine: Part No:
No.1 engine hanger: 12281-22021
No.2 engine hanger: 12281-15040 or 12281-15050
Bolt: 91512-B1016
Torque: 38 Nm (388 kgf-cm, 28 ft. Lbs.)
2ZZ-FE Engine:
Part No:
No.1 engine hanger: 12281-88600
No.2 engine hanger: 12282-88600
Bolt: 91512-61020
Torque: 38 Nm (388 kgf-cm, 28 ft. Lbs.)
d. Attach the engine sling device to the engine hangers.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.

12. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
13. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar.
B. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

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14. DISCONNECT ENGINE REAR MOUNT INSULATOR AND FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Remove the bolt (bolt A) and 3 nuts, and disconnect the engine rear mount insulator and front suspension member.
15. DISCONNECT ENGINE FRONT MOUNT INSULATOR AND FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Remove the 2 bolts (bolt B) and disconnect the engine front mount insulator and front suspension member.
16. SUPPORT FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER WITH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Using a transmission jack, support the front suspension member with lower suspension arm.
17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER WITH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 6 bolts (bolt C, D and E) and front suspension member with lower suspension arm and PS gear assembly.

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18. REMOVE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 4 bolts and PS gear assembly from the front suspension member.
B. Place matchmarks on the intermediate extension and control valve shaft.
C. Remove the bolt and intermediate extension.
19. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNT INSULATOR AND ENGINE REAR MOUNT BRACKET
a. Remove the through bolt and engine rear mount insulator.
B. Remove the 3 bolts and engine rear mount bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNT INSULATOR AND ENGINE REAR MOUNT BRACKET
a. Install the engine rear mount bracket with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft. Lbs.)
b. Install the engine rear mount insulator with the through bolt.
Torque: 87 Nm (890 kgf-cm, 64 ft. Lbs.)

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2. INSTALL PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
a. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate extension and control valve shaft.
B. Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 Nm (360 kgf-cm, 26 ft. Lbs.)
c. Install the PS gear assembly with the 4 bolts to the front suspension member.
Torque: 58 Nm (590 kgf-cm, 43 ft. Lbs.)

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3. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER WITH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
Install the front suspension member with lower suspension arm and PS gear assembly with the 6 bolts (bolt C, D and E).
Torque:
Bolt C: 157 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. Lbs.)
Bolt D: 157 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. Lbs.)
Bolt E: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. Lbs.)
4. CONNECT ENGINE FRONT MOUNT INSULATOR AND FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Connect the engine front mount insulator and front suspension member with the 2 bolts (bolt B).
Torque: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. Lbs.)
5. CONNECT ENGINE REAR MOUNT INSULATOR AND FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Connect the engine rear mount insulator and front suspension member with the bolt (bolt A) and 3 nuts.
Torque: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft. Lbs.)
6. CONNECT STABILIZER BAR
a. Connect the stabilizer bar with the nut.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. Lbs.)
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
7. CONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT TO LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

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8. DISENGAGE ENGINE SLING DEVICE FROM ENGINE HANGERS
a. Disengage the engine sling device from the engine hangers.
B. Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers.
C. Connect the PCV hoses to the cylinder head cover.
D. Install the No. 2 cylinder head cover with the 4 bolts.
9. INSTALL ENGINE HOOD
10. CONNECT COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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11. CONNECT TUBE CLAMP
Connect the tube clamp with the bolt.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)

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12. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES
Using SST, connect the pressure feed and return tubes.
SST 09023-38400
Torque: 40 Nm (410 kgf-cm, 30 ft. Lbs.)

HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 inch).
This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.

13. CONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
14. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
15. INSTALL RH, CENTER AND LH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
16. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

HINT: Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.

17. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
a. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column main shaft.
B. Temporarily tighten the steering wheel set nut.
19. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
20. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
21. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. Lbs.)
22. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
23. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe

Welcome back:

You can do it, but it's really not recommendable. The rack is designed to have fluid pumped to it for assist. Also, the belt size would have to be measured. I just looked at the belt routing for your vehicle. Truly, I don't see how it could work. If you remove the PS pump from the design, there is nothing for the tensioner to maintain pressure against. I highlighted the tensioner in the below pic.

I really feel it needs to be repaired. Can you tell me where exactly it is leaking? Is it coming from the line between the rack and the pump? Is it the steel equalization line on the rack? Is it leaking from the boots at the end of each side of the rack?

Let me know.

Joe

It is going to be tight, but I would give it a try. You may have to just disconnect the existing one and reroute a new one. However, have you checked to make sure it is tight? It may have worked itself loose from time and miles.

Let me know.

Joe

Welcome back and you are very welcome. I see where it must have been leaking and it would have been tough to repair. Regardless, I'm glad you got it back together and it's working good for you.

If you ever have questions or need help in the future, I hope you come back.

Take care,

Joe