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Hello guys, I have a leaking power steering pressure hose that needs to be replace. I bought a replacement one from ebay brand: Edelmann 92161 for about USD $72.00.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Steeri…15ac8c&vxp=mtr
The thing is that I can’t get to understand how to remove the metal fitting, the one that attaches the house to the steering rack. I don want to remove a lot of parts, so if you guy have done it before or can give any advice I’ll appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Ariel.
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They are down low where there is lots of salty splash so usually rusty. Use plenty of penetrating oil and work the fitting back and forth a quarter to half turn. Do this for awhile and see if you can unscrew it.
If this is a 2004-2008 Acura TL or Honda Accord V6, I believe that hose is covered under a recall. Before you replace it, you might check to see if your vehicle falls in under that recall. Call the dealer with your VIN.
That said, I strongly recommend you use a line wrench when attempting to break loose a fitting like that. If not, you may round it off and that would make things even worse.
This video covers a power steering rack replacement but it does address this issue.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Hello once again from D.R.
So after i received the house from my courier I was looking forward to get dirty.
I had to remove the hole engine air filter box so i could reach the hose clamps and fitting i asked you in the picture i posted.
The job was a lot easier after that, it was jun manner of flushing the PS fluid and replace the PS pressure house.
I used OEM honda PS fluid.
It was all going great just after i replace the fluid. As the Service manual says: to drain the fluid disconnect the return line, turn the engine on and let the fluid out. After finishing the job, reconnect return hose and refill reservoir, turn the engine on and keep refilling as far as it need PS fluid. Turn the wheels side to side and refill.
I followed the procedure on the service manual on how to flush out the old fluid, change the house and refill the fluid. after that just turn the steering wheel side to side so you can force the air out.
I did all that and now i can hear my pump with the sound like if there’s air in the system, but i got no foam or bubbles on the reservoir. I use OEM honda PS fluid. I re-check all hoses, fittings and noting loose.
Any advice guys?
could it make any difference the replacement house diameter or something?
there is any possibility that there’s air inside the steering rack?
how can i take it out?
The pump is damaged very quickly if let run dry. I did this same job on my Subaru a month or two ago and the one thing I was very cognisant of was maintaining fluid to the pump.
The other possibility is that there is power steering oil on the drive belt.
I rebuilt my power steering pump (94 Accord) about a year ago, all new seals, etc. It has moaned ever since I rebuilt it, but it works fine. Go figure.
As far as is remember the PS Pump didn’t last more than 10 seconds running at low level. I started the engine and let it idle until the fluid stopped to drain out fluently. I mean: when I heard the PS PUMP pushing air out of the system I Stopped the engine.
On the other hand: is there a way that I can verify y the rack has air inside? or just to verify if the PS pump is really damaged?
PS: the steering wheel is normally smooth, is not lighter or harder.
What you describe is not uncommon in my experience. Honda PS pumps can be like that sometimes. Often, letting it sit for a few hours will help get the air out. Other times you may need to drive it for a while to get the noise to go away. If the line you installed got bent a little, or if you have other lines with restrictions or bends, this may also cause the pump to be noisy. Not a bad idea to inspect the lines for bends or damage. If the noise continues after all that, you may end up needing to replace the pump. As pointed out, it doesn’t take much to damage them it seems.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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