Rack and pinion steering assembly leaking

2007 FORD FOCUS
210,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JMCICCARIELLO
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Hi, the leak is at the fitting connection, of the small high pressure line on the assembly itself, which runs from the main housing, to the center of the assembly. I have not been able to find out if this line can be replaced or can I cannibalize a used assembly to replace only the line. I want to avoid replacing the entire rack and pinion assembly, which for this issue, should be possible. Tried to add an image, but does not seem to be working.

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Joe C
Sep 23, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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BMDOUBLE
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If the issue is with the Teflon o-ring, those can be replaced. Here is a picture of the procedure, you don't necessarily need the special tool,as long as you are careful with stretching it into place.
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Sep 23, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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JMCICCARIELLO
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Not sure. I just did the power steering pump so I know what you're talking about. I could remove the line and check, but it looks like the issue is with the fitting/line itself. Thanks.
Sep 23, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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STRAILER
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That could be sometimes the port in the rack is damaged and will never seal so please look at that as well. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Sep 25, 2019 at 2:21 PM