Power steering hose connection stuck
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Racer
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Power steering hose connection stuck
Hi all,
I'm changing the weeping PS lines on my 77 and one connection is stuck. I’ve tried gentle persuasion and a dead blow hammer. The hammer didn’t go very well since I was under the car with it on a QuickJack so I didn’t have a lot of room to swing. The nut on the connector has started to round off and I don’t want to work myself into a pickle until I get some advice. Anyone have pointers on how to work a nut that has started to round off? Also, any tips on getting the connection to free up would be most appreciated. TIA!
I'm changing the weeping PS lines on my 77 and one connection is stuck. I’ve tried gentle persuasion and a dead blow hammer. The hammer didn’t go very well since I was under the car with it on a QuickJack so I didn’t have a lot of room to swing. The nut on the connector has started to round off and I don’t want to work myself into a pickle until I get some advice. Anyone have pointers on how to work a nut that has started to round off? Also, any tips on getting the connection to free up would be most appreciated. TIA!
Last edited by Devs77; May 12, 2020 at 11:20 PM.
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Since you're changing out the lines anyway, cut off the tubing where it exits the nut fitting, then use a socket wrench. A 6-point socket would likely be better than a 12. I've done this with brake hoses and lines and it works very well.
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If you're discussing the end of the hose where it attaches to the pump/reservoir, then take care not to warp the body --- I warped mine and it started to leak---- I replaced it with a part from autozone but if I had been careful I would not have had to do that exercise. If necessary remove the assembly and do it on the bench to avoid tweaking it.
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Racer
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Thanks for all of the responses. Not sure if a crow foot will even go where I need it to. The stuck fitting is in the end of the hydraulic piston on the steering itself, not on the reservoir. The fittings in the reservoir came off just fine and went back on fairly easily as well. I’m still up in the air on what I’m gonna do with this. The line that won’t come off isn’t weeping (yet) so I may just leave it and toss the new one in the pile of parts for use when the time comes. Tomorrow is another Groundhog Day, so I may tackle it in the morning.....
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Racer
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My son and I found it difficult to get the crows foot wrench on some of the nuts.
Did you remove the drivers side wheel? This allowed for better access.
Did you remove the drivers side wheel? This allowed for better access.
Last edited by JakeLucas; May 14, 2020 at 10:43 PM.
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I would use a flare nut wrench. They sell sets both SAE and metric. That way you are using a 6 point wrench so to speak and will not need to cut the line to try it. If it comes loose great, if not then you have new tools for your tool set. Good luck, Russ