DIY: Power Steering High Pressure line repair

[polarb68111]

I noticed on that ebay link the right part number is there, but the picture appears to be of a FWD power steering line, thoughts?

[nitely]

I don't know how accurate that pix is for the part they are selling--they may just have posted 1 pix for 2 different products. They are also selling the 2 wd vesion. I would give them a call or email to make sure. Refer to the pix on page 1 and 2 for the awd pressure line sample. It has more bends on the hard tubing part.

[polarb68111]

cool, thanks!

[darkredmurano]

Originally Posted by totalskiier

Duh Pilgrim! I'm just trying to get help. Yes, it says Nissan PSF. By the way you said that I guess I just don't get it. The mechanic put regular power steering fluid in the vehicle, but from reading this site, the Nissan PSF fluid is different. I want to change the fluid to see if that is what is causing the rubbing noise. When I tried to buy the new fluid, the auto store tried to sell me transmission fluid. I guess I'll go the dealer tomorrow and get my head taken off!

could you describe the sound a lil more? you say rubbing sound? but that wouldnt correlate at all with the power steering system...if instead you mean it is more of a whining sound, your power steering pump could be failing, and needs replacement. and if there was a problem after taking it to a shop, they are liable for anything done wrong or messed up when the car was in their possession, you should def take it back and make them fix it, why pay more money for something you didn't do

[nitely]

Originally Posted by polarb68111

I must be doing something wrong here, on 2004 NISSAN MURANO Parts - Genuine Nissan Parts - Factory Nissan Parts - OEM Nissan Parts - Cheap Nissan Parts the lowest price is 215 for the awd version. Am I missing something?

You probably have finished the repair. I checked back on that website and it seems that the part number 49720-CC10C is back in their site. Their deal now is orders over 100 is free ground shipping. Save some on shipping cost if you are getting some other parts....2004 NISSAN MURANO Parts - Genuine Nissan Parts - Factory Nissan Parts - OEM Nissan Parts - Cheap Nissan Parts

[polarb68111]

Originally Posted by nitely

You probably have finished the repair. I checked back on that website and it seems that the part number 49720-CC10C is back in their site. Their deal now is orders over 100 is free ground shipping. Save some on shipping cost if you are getting some other parts....2004 NISSAN MURANO Parts - Genuine Nissan Parts - Factory Nissan Parts - OEM Nissan Parts - Cheap Nissan Parts

Just saw this. Thanks! I actually found the line at Nissan of Chesapeake and told their parts department it was on there eBay site for $88, 2 day shipping $11, and 2 bottle PSF for a grand total of $107. Now onto the humming sound when driving....wonderful

[JoeValkIS]

How can I be certain that it is the High Pressure Line without removing it from the car? I have a leak, from the sounds of it, it is the High Pressure Line, but I want to be sure. I have an appointment at my Nissan dealer but they will charge me big $$s just to check it. If I can determine that it is the high pressure line, I will buy it online or at my local parts store (O'Reilly Master Pro P/S - Pressure Line Assembly Part # 80491)...if I can verify that this is really the right part. Thanks in advance.

[brikhaus]

I would avoid the dealer. They charge a minimum of $50 to just look at it. If it is leaking power steering fluid from the passenger side to middle of the car behind the engine block then it has to be the high pressure line. I would just replace it since this is a very common issue on the MO. I just replaced mine, took about 4 hours. I would order the nissan part over the aftermarket, you are probably only saving $20. I hope the new part is built better than the old part. I only had 60k on my first one.

The job was straight forward. The cowl tray is a pain but easy enough to take off. The hardest part for me was that banjo bolt. Taking off was easy it was putting it back on. With the 2 washers, and the groove it has to fit into, getting it threaded up was very tricky. Have patience. I had to rest the socket against the bolt and push the line into place with the other hand. After a dozen try's I finally got it.

I noticed the dust covers on my struts were completely disintegrated. What is it with this car? I have replaced my whole gas tank, the fuel sensors both sides, the drivers seat bracket, now the power steering line, and the drivers side sunvisor. I hate to see what is next. The lower control arms seems ok for now but I expect those to be next by other reports. No more Nissans for me. I love/hate my MO. Feels and looks like a great car but keeps coming apart. I have never owned a more poorly built car in my life. Didn't they do any long term road tests? Or did they fix the problems that came up? It doesn't look like it.

BTW I have an 06 Murano S 2WD with 60,000 miles.

[JoeValkIS]

Hey Brik,

Thanks for the post. I went ahead made the repair myself. Bought the new hose from the dealer...$150 for the new hose and crush gaskets. It took me 2-2.5 hours to do the work. It would have taken me 30-45 minutes less if I had read all the instructions about removing the cowling to get access to the top mount and if the banjo fitting didn't give me such a fit. But...overall...not a bad job.

Joe

[brikhaus]

Yeah I paid about $100 for the hose and the washers + gasket from an online dealer abcnissan in arizona. I save tax and get a better price than going local. It took me a while since I had no air tools and no lift. I just used the scissor jack from the spare kit and some jack stands. Removed the tire with the tire iron in the spare kit. My clearance was not the best but manageable. I also waited while the fluid drained from the hose to keep the mess down a bit.

[mtnbkn1]

I replaced hose yesterday. I bought genuine part off Ebay from Nissan out of Az. for $105 shipped. Installed in 1.5 hrs without any problems. Thanks Izzy for identifying part for me.
So far I have replaced motor mounts, struts, fixed rear hatch clatter and now power steering hose with the help from this forum..Thank you all

[TGS1969]

Just an extra bit of info:

Once the wipers' 14mm nuts are off there's no wiggling needed to remove the arms, just press downward on the arm's fat base with one hand and lift the arm off the spline with the other. Wiggling could strip the splines.

A 24mm 1/2" drive socket on the banjo bolt with a 3 foot extention resting ontop of the exhaust pipe makes the banjo bolt removal simple.

The "crush washers" are not crush washers, just flat copper ones, no need for replacement.

The bolt at the top of the line under the cowling is a 12mm on the rearward end of the intake manifold and not a 10mm. The 10mm holds the bracket to the line only, removing just the 10mm makes removal of the assembly tricky, whereas the 12mm makes it simple.

A plastic sandwich bag melts if used to catch p/s fluid. A piece of aluminum duct tape over the hole works like a charm.

The whole assembly will come out through the right front wheel well area, just turn the line assembly 180 degrees clockwise and pull it out.

Aftermarket line (local) $139 Dealer $209 (wholesale pricing that is)

This job takes 1.6 hours labor for a 2003-2004 Murano, in case you don't DIY and want to get it done for you elsewhere as per MOTOR Labor and Time Manual. If a shop is asking 3 to 4 hours, look for a more competent shop.

Bon Appetit!

[Mudd]

So I'm seeing some stuff now that there's a new redesigned hose out that requires a sensor to be relocated. Anyone know anything about it?

[nitely]

What it all means is that you reuse the old sensor--putting it to the new pressure hose. The old part number came with a new sensor and cost double the price. Its all in page 1 and 2 of this thread.

[Warhammer]

Okay folks....prime example why it's not good to post pictures from storage sites like photobucket. THEY EXPIRE EVENTUALLY! Check out the first post and all the pictures are GONE! Is there any way to resurrect them?