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How do you replace the power steering repair hose?

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First, siphon out the fluid from the PS reservoir-a suction cup or a turkey baster works great. Then disconnect the bad hose from both ends-from the pump or reservoir at the top, and from the rack and pinion fitting at the bottom-fittings may be difficult to access due to tight spaces to work. So check if you can get to them and have the proper tools (extensions, or wrenches, or sometimes a crow's foot wrench is helpful), or if you need to take it to a shop for removal.
After hose fittings are disconnected, check for brackets holding the hose stable-often a bracket will be bolted to the back side of the engine where hoses are routed from the pump to the rack and pinion.

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