Power steering leak
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Melting Slicks
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From: Clayton New Jersey
Power steering leak
Hi, I have a 2000 C5 6 speed. I have a slight power steering leak from the high pressure line. I purchased the line and decided I was going to do it myself. Anybody do this yet? Is there a procedure I have to follow? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by HT1663WB
Hi, I have a 2000 C5 6 speed. I have a slight power steering leak from the high pressure line. I purchased the line and decided I was going to do it myself. Anybody do this yet? Is there a procedure I have to follow? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
DH
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From: California
Originally Posted by HT1663WB
Hi, I have a 2000 C5 6 speed. I have a slight power steering leak from the high pressure line. I purchased the line and decided I was going to do it myself. Anybody do this yet? Is there a procedure I have to follow? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
George
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Originally Posted by georges03zo6
I have the same issue with my 01 Z. The power steering pressure line is rotting and leaking and needs to be replaced. I was quoted $65 from the dealer for a new pressure line and I was curious how hard it is to swap. Let me know if you ever get your installed. Thanks.
George
George
Document ID# 664664
2003 Chevrolet Corvette
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the power steering pressure hose (2) from the power steering pump (1).
Remove the power steering pressure hose (2) from the power steering gear.
Remove the power steering pressure hose (2) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the vehicle.
Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering gear. Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump (1). Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
Bill
Melting Slicks
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I would hose the connections down with carb cleaner before disconnecting them to clean all the crud off. From what I remember, it's not difficult. Be prepared to remove the FR wheel as you may have to work your hand/arm in through the wheel well area to reach the rack side of the hose. Just make sure you use hydraulic box end wrenches so you don't strip the nuts.
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From: Slidell La
Originally Posted by 99FewteRC5
easier said then done!!
I can't tell even begin to discuss how easy something looks after reading the manual then try to do the work. There is a special language I learned when the fitting rounds off or you tighten the fastner to feel that oops. I usually buy the special tools for the job to make it easier. I found that on hydraulic hoses to power steering they round off very easy
, so I use tubing wrenches 6 point to make sure they come out. Best of luck vettdvr
