power steering leak
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power steering leak
found a leak coming from under the left front end near the right of the wheel. I know its the power steering. Looks like its dripping off of a hose or is there something else. Its not coming from the pump. I had to add fluid. It leaks pretty good. Is it an easy fix? Bill
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One of the hoses is a low pressure hose and is secured with a clamp. Easy fix - may just be a loose clamp or a bad hose end. The other hose is high pressure and has factory/shop installed fittings. May have to replace the entire hose. Not a bad job, just messy. You will have to drain the power steering system.
Good luck..
If you do have to drain the steering pump, remember to refill with fluid, start the engine, turn the wheels all the way left, then right several times to "bleed" the air out of the lines.
Good luck..
If you do have to drain the steering pump, remember to refill with fluid, start the engine, turn the wheels all the way left, then right several times to "bleed" the air out of the lines.
Last edited by JimT; Feb 9, 2014 at 06:40 PM.
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