How To Replace Power Steering Hoses?

 

Replacing Power Steering Hoses

power steering hose

Power steering hoses are very important. Once they start to leak, they have to be replaced to avoid steering difficulties. This DIY guide will teach you how you can easily replace your car's leaking hoses.

Difficulty level: Moderate

Tools Needed:

• Container
• Flathead Screwdriver
• Hose Clamp
• Wrench
• Power Steering Fluid

Step 1: Pop your car's hood. Then, place the container underneath the power steering pump to catch the power steering fluid.

Step 2: Find the two hoses attached to the power steering pump.

Step 3: Unscrew the hose clamp at the back of the pump to release the lower hose by turning the clamp's screw counterclockwise with your flathead screwdriver. Then, pull the hose away from the pump. Don't forget to drain the fluid into the container.

Step 4: Loosen the nut that attaches the upper hose to the pump by turning the wrench counterclockwise. Just like the lower hose, drain the power steering fluid into the container.

Step 5: Remove the hoses from the control valve by using your wrench to turn the nut at the end of each hose.

Step 5: With your wrench, attach the new hoses to the control valve and into the engine bay.

Step 6: Connect the upper hose to the back of the pump by sliding its nut over the valve and turning it in a clockwise direction.

Step 7: To connect the lower hose, slide the hose clamp up to where the hose meets the pump. Then, turn the screw in a clockwise direction using your flathead screwdriver.

Step 8: Fill the pump with power steering fluid up to the recommended fluid mark. Afterwards, start the engine.

Step 9: Turn the steering wheel several times. If the fluid stays between the "Add" and "Full" marks, the new hoses are working perfectly. If not, repeat the steps, and add more fluid if necessary.