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Old Jul 6, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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Default Power steering fitting leak

I have a pressure side Power steering leak, Although the dealer says its a non serviceable item, I have found several different replacement power steering pressure side hoses for sale that claim to fit.

Question, if i am just replacing the pressure side hose on the Power steering rack do I have to remove the rack or can it be done with the rack in place, don't want to screw up my track alignment ( and if the rack needs to come out anyway, I may as well install a replacement as the job apparently is a big one).

any thoughts?
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I have a pressure side Power steering leak, Although the dealer says its a non serviceable item, I have found several different replacement power steering pressure side hoses for sale that claim to fit.

Question, if i am just replacing the pressure side hose on the Power steering rack do I have to remove the rack or can it be done with the rack in place, don't want to screw up my track alignment ( and if the rack needs to come out anyway, I may as well install a replacement as the job apparently is a big one).

any thoughts?
The rack stays put. You can get at the rack-side fitting from the engine compartment with suitable extensions.

Z51 cars came with a short pressure hose that is no longer made. GM now has everyone using the long hose that came with the base car.
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