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Can I get the Power Steering Line diagram?

Tiny
MARK CAVINEE
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I need to replace a leaking power steering line on my son's vehicle this weekend and I need to see a diagram, if possible, on how to remove them?
Thursday, August 25th, 2022 AT 6:37 AM

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Tiny
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There are three different lines, so I have included all of them. Also, I have a video for you to watch that will help you do the job correctly.

https://youtu.be/BGBUv5r9fk0

Check out the images below which show the power steering line replacement instructions. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2022 AT 1:54 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken. Working on it tomorrow.
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Friday, August 26th, 2022 AT 9:43 AM
Tiny
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No problem Mark, let me know how it goes.
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Friday, August 26th, 2022 AT 9:44 AM
Tiny
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Replacing the lines going okay, but having trouble getting a wrench into the space of the rack and pinion to replace that line. Any suggestions?
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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You will need to use a crows foot, here is a picture so you know what I am talking about.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2022 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
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I ended up getting some stubnose wrenches and was able to get them off. Thanks again.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2022 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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Finally putting the car back together. I am having trouble getting the last pully to fit on my serpentine belt. Do I need to loose the alternator to give me more play? I am moving the tensioner as far as I can but still need more slack.
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Friday, September 30th, 2022 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
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Try to install the last part of the belt over a pulley with no grooves, this makes it easier.
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Friday, September 30th, 2022 AT 12:38 PM
Tiny
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Hi again,

I removed the power steering pump when I replaced the lines and made sure it went back in place. But the problem is, when I use the tensioner release it is still too tight to go over the last pulley. Am I missing something here? Do I need to loosen the power steering pulley or anything I am missing to get this to go on? This has been a nightmare. I'm too old for this grease monkey stuff lol, 68 years young.
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Friday, September 30th, 2022 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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Lol never! Is the pump pulley the same size as the old unit? You might take the old belt to the auto parts store to see if they have the next size larger. Let me know.
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Saturday, October 1st, 2022 AT 11:56 AM
Tiny
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Same power steering unit. Seems like it is almost half an inch from going on. I will see if they have the next belt size. I have checked and double checked to make sure the power steering unit is seated okay.
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Saturday, October 1st, 2022 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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Ken, what are the two small lines on the steering gear box?
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 AT 4:59 PM
Tiny
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Those are fluid transfer lines for the rack, the belt should be okay, can you check to make sure the belt is on correctly sitting down in the pulley grooves? I have marked the last pulley you should use to install the belt please check it out, also make sure the belt is routed correctly as well.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 AT 12:38 PM
Tiny
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Hope I am not bothering you too much, but I purchased a pulley remover for the power steering, and this allowed me to connect the line easier. My question is, the routing of the line that is screwed in, so it doesn't mess with the serpentine belt. The pics you sent say to remove the tensioner. If you could show me this, I would appreciate it.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 AT 7:00 AM
Tiny
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Could you look at this pic and tell me what I am doing wrong with the routing of the line that has the nut on it? The way I have it now the belt won't clear.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 AT 8:00 AM
Tiny
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Hi Mark,

Yep, that looks close, but there is supposed to be a brace that holds the lines closer to the engine. Can you look at the images above to see what I am talking about please?
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 AT 4:54 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2022 AT 9:01 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for all your help. I finally got the belt on with the help of my daughter, lol.
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Friday, October 7th, 2022 AT 4:48 AM
Tiny
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Friday, October 7th, 2022 AT 4:47 PM

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