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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 01:35 PM
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What size is the flare nut on the power steering line under the linkage? Are they all the same size the one in front of the crank pulley is 5/8. Got a leak there

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It's 5/8". Take a box end wrench and cut a slot in the hoop for best results.
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Originally Posted by LiveWire1
It's 5/8". Take a box end wrench and cut a slot in the hoop for best results.
why do you say that? Is that a better idea than using a flare nut wrench?

im about to have to go into the steering rack too.
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Actually the one i was talking about is 1/2. I finally found a small enough wrench to get on it with. The one in front of the pulley is 5/8 though.
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why do you say that? Is that a better idea than using a flare nut wrench?

im about to have to go into the steering rack too.

flare nut is better. notcing out a closed end will weaken most modern wrenches where it will slide around the hexe flats
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If you've got flare nut wrenches, then you should use them. I just don't want to see anyone try loosening those nuts with just a straight wrench. Quick way to make an easy job tough.
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