DIY: Power Steering High Pressure line repair

[kevingeorg]

Could you please re-post the pictures on your first thread . For some reason I just cant seem to view those pictures . Thanks

kev

[kevingeorg]

Originally Posted by darkredmurano

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

I am experiencing the similar trouble . I had my power steering hose replaced by the mechanic and now there seems to be a rubbing noise every time I turn the steering to a complete left or right . Anyone know what the issue is ?

[kevingeorg]

Originally Posted by totalskiier

Of all of you who replaced the hose, did anyone experience, noise when turning left and right? Rubbing noise? I also had the line replace, however, it makes this noise and is getting hard to turn now.

TOTALSKIIER : Did you manage to troubleshoot the rubbing noise ? I am experiencing the similar trouble with my 2005 MO after carrying out a steering hose replacement . Please advise Thanks
Kev

[Tdunaway]

I replaced my power steering hose a couple months ago, via the methods described in this thread. Very helpful. I found that removing the cowl (the plastic cover at the base of the windshield made it much easier to remove the bolt attaching the middle bracket with the heat shield. The cowl only took about 15 minutes to remove, and about 5 minutes to re-install when I was done, Just note that you have to take off the windshield wipers to get it off, but it's pretty easy. Thanks again.

[fuzzbutt]

I did this a few months ago also based on the directions on this forum. I dont see how you could possibly get the top bolt out without removing the cowl. I also had trouble getting the sensor connector off. Only because of where it is located. I am happy to report that the hose replacement did fix my problem. I am saving the old hose in case Nissan ever issues a recall. I agree with others that this is a safety issue. I still have to replace the grill due to the plastic chrome coming off and figure out where all the oil goes. What a lemon!

[lambda13]

When installing a new high-pressure hose in the power steering system, I broke off the bolt that holds a bracket in the back of the upper intake manifold. While tightening, the head of the bolt sheared right off -- I had not even gotten to the point of it being tight! There's barely a nub stilling out (nearly sheared flush).

For now, I just used a thin steel wire wrapped around the manifold and going through the hold of the bracket attached to the hose to keep it in place. It maybe wiggles about 1/4" (i.e. it's not 100% secure).

What's your advice on what I should do? I think at this point my amateur-mechanic days are over. Best case, I take it to an independent shop, they remove the manifold, are able to drill-out and re-tap the hold, and save the part. In doing so, do the gaskets on both sides of the manifold need to be replaced? How much would it cost?

Alternately, if I go to the dealer I would guess they would insist on replacing the whole manifold. Online the part is about $300 + $30 for 2 (?) gaskets. Dealer's mark-up appears to be around 50%. Plus labor I'm guessing this is looking like a $600 repair just to secure the hose.

Suggestions on what I should do???

Thanks!

[bvd006]

i replaced my power steering hose using this thread mostly. i found that somebody must have done this job before on my 05 murano because when i removed the windshield cowl the middle bracket was not bolted to the intake manifold. there wasnt even a bolt there. luckily i had a bolt that fit in my bucket of leftovers. also i found that getting the new hose in position is a pain in the neck. it finally worked when i decided to feed the hose up from the middle around the driveshaft. had just enough clearance to get the bracket and line through the hole. all in all not a bad job but can get frustrating getting the new hose into position.

[Saab-Daniel]

Originally Posted by garzonsmith

I am going to do the PS repair this weekend. Ordered the part from rockauto.com. Part comes as exactly the same as Oreilly's and costs ~45 + shipping. Any advice on removing the wheel well cover without destroying the plastic pins?

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2006 Murano, 67k miles, AWD

Just ordered from Rockauto as well, did it come with the washers and o-ring for the sensor?
I'll be tackling this job on the weekend, me thinks...
Times like these, you really wish you had a lift in your garage, sigh...
/Daniel

[Pilgrim]

Originally Posted by lambda13

When installing a new high-pressure hose in the power steering system, I broke off the bolt that holds a bracket in the back of the upper intake manifold. While tightening, the head of the bolt sheared right off -- I had not even gotten to the point of it being tight! There's barely a nub stilling out (nearly sheared flush).

For now, I just used a thin steel wire wrapped around the manifold and going through the hold of the bracket attached to the hose to keep it in place. It maybe wiggles about 1/4" (i.e. it's not 100% secure).

What's your advice on what I should do? I think at this point my amateur-mechanic days are over. Best case, I take it to an independent shop, they remove the manifold, are able to drill-out and re-tap the hold, and save the part. In doing so, do the gaskets on both sides of the manifold need to be replaced? How much would it cost?

Alternately, if I go to the dealer I would guess they would insist on replacing the whole manifold. Online the part is about $300 + $30 for 2 (?) gaskets. Dealer's mark-up appears to be around 50%. Plus labor I'm guessing this is looking like a $600 repair just to secure the hose.

Suggestions on what I should do???

Thanks!

I haven't changed plugs yet so I haven't had the fun of removing the intake manifold yet. But.....if the mainfold takes an hour or so to get off, I suggest removing it and having a machine shop clean it up for you. Total cost including gaskets will be quite low.

Sometimes bolts are faulty and they break. It does happen. Not fun, but the good news is that it's in a part which IS removable.

I have a broken exhaust manifold stud in the head of my my 1983 280ZX and I'm going to have to pull the head to take it to a machine shop. I will trade you jobs any day!

[Saab-Daniel]

So, I changed the high pressure power hose this weekend.
Used Rock Auto parts - buyer beware, the old hose on the car is Metric, the new hose is SAE Really annoying as I don't have SAE tools - or, NOW I do... Also, the Rock Auto parts comes with a washer and o-ring for the hoses, but not for the sensor. I used the old o-ring from the sensor, worked fine...

It really is straight forward. Remove wipers, plastic cover and metal cowel and loosen the bracket on inlet manifold.
I removed the wheel and inner plastic fender for better access.
Highly recommend getting a set of Flare Nut Wrenches (I got mine from Sears), really helps out...
I had an interesting time getting the connector on the rack tightened and thereby stopping it from leaking. Had to tighten everything very very good!
That said, I changed oil and filter while being down under the car, and got everything done and buttoned up nicely.
Probably would be able to do it in under 2 hours second time around...
/Daniel

[mikeee2586]

A power steering hose carries high pressure power steering fluid between the power steering pump and the power steering rack. There are 2 types of power steering hoses-a high pressure hose that carries the fluid from the pump to the rack and a low pressure hose that carries the fluid from the rack to the pump. You can probably identify a hose leak problem if you get a smell of burning oil under the hood of the car. This is usually accompanied by difficulty in steering the vehicle.
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2013 MERCEDES BENZ SL-CLASS

[Inkman1961]

Ah,
Where did all the pictures go?