Suddenly the steering of the car is extremely difficult?

Tiny
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  • 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER
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  • V6
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Also, I have no automatic return of the steering wheel. I am basically driving this thing old-school strong-arm steering. I think one of the hoses has a leak in pressure or my pump. Is on its way out. The fluid seems a bit dirty to me, but the level looks fine. This isn't a new out of the blue problem.

A few years ago, I had a minor issue with the power steering. It was stiff to turn the wheel only during the cold winter months so I took it into the shop and they flushed it, mixed in some lubricant with the new fluid, refilled and sent me on my way.

Which hose, if any, do I need to replace or do I need to replace the pump and every single hose that goes with it? How easy of a job is it to do if I wanted to tackle this myself?
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 AT 5:59 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, if the high-pressure hose has a leak, it will allow the fluid to leak out. Here is a video to help you change the high side hose out with instructions below to help you with your car:

https://youtu.be/BGBUv5r9fk0

Here are the removal and installation instructions for the high side hose in the images below. Let me know if you need help.

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Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 AT 8:25 AM
Tiny
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Okay, thank you. I got 3 days off from work so I think I will be able to get this all fixed up. I'll need to buy a flare nut wrench for the line but everything seems straight forward.
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 AT 3:55 PM
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Okay, let me know if you need me to help.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2022 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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Turns out I will also need to replace the power steering return hose, its Mopar part # 04782363AF and if possible could I get the diagram for that plus the bleeding instructions, the fluid is pretty dirty.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2022 AT 7:09 PM
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There is a cooler in the front of the car. Here is how you can replace the low pressure and supply line as well.
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Friday, August 26th, 2022 AT 12:31 PM
Tiny
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Oh okay. Yikes, it looks like a lot of work to do. Thank you for the diagrams.
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Friday, August 26th, 2022 AT 1:01 PM
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Yep, take your time and you will get through it, it's like my dad used to say, it's only nuts and bolts.
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Saturday, August 27th, 2022 AT 11:55 AM

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