Power steering pump hose ?

[fc227]

Greetings all,

How hard is it to change the power steering return hose? I thought I had an oil leak on long the back of the engine, because the converter dust cover was wet (on the front) But was not leaking from the weep hole, so looking a little further I found the front of the oil pan wet also and the front of the engine cross over frame wet. And appears to be coming from the Power steering return hose. (The big ¾ to 1” hose)-.

I can’t see where it connects into the pump.

 

[just plain john]

Here you go

I still have mine on the bench. The compressor is removed. I will take some more if this doesn't answer your question.

 

[fc227]

Oh, boy this looks like fun !


Thank you the picture does help.

 

[just plain john]

By the way, anyone have that long bolt thats missing in the pic?

 

[russgoodman]

Jack the front end up and go from underneath. Pretty easy task I'd say. I've removed mine twice that way.

 

[fc227]

Thank you for the replies.

This morning I noticed a small puddle of coolant (~1/4' tea spoon) on top of the oil pump cover. I have to track that down also. Good Lord willing it is just a the clamp loosened up on the upper radiator hose.