Fairly straightforward process to replace? Any gotchas or things that I should be aware of...? '96 D1
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Power Steering Hose Replacement
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fergy
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Should be fairly straight forward. Haven't done it on my D1 but have on my RR. The threaded connections may require a liberal amount of penetrating fluid to loosen them up. Just be prepared with a rag(s) under the connections to the power steering box and pump. fluid will be running from these locations. I also pre-filled the replacement hoses with fuild to "prime" them. Don't forget to top off the fluid level prior to start-up. Start up the engine and let it run for a few minutes...look for any leaks...then top off fuild level.
Good luck,
fergy
Good luck,
fergy
Don't forget to bleed the system after refill - there's a bleed screw on the top of the box towards the front. You'll need a long extension and maybe a u-joint - and watch out for the fan blades!! (bleed with the engine running). Just loosen until fluid comes out and quickly tighten.
Oh, and don't expect it not to leak anymore just 'cos you changed the hoses
SC
Oh, and don't expect it not to leak anymore just 'cos you changed the hoses
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fergy
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Good point scrover...don't forget to bleed the system. To ensure the least amount of skin removal from my knuckle, I first loosened the bleeder screw then retightened (not too tight though). I was also replacing my steering box and pump at the same time so the bleeder screw wasn't rusted in the housing. I think it has a "nipple" end on it and I believe I cut a piece of hose to fit over the nipple and let it bleed away from my new shinny parts.
Just make sure you have plenty of fuild to complete the operation. I under estimated
what it would take and had to make a run to the automotive store.
fergy
Just make sure you have plenty of fuild to complete the operation. I under estimated
what it would take and had to make a run to the automotive store.
fergy
It will be hard to attach the hoses to/from the steering pump. Not much room for hands and wrench. Even with the fan off. I recently changed my hoses, along with the leaky sieve of a steering box. If the box werent out, I dont know how I would have got the hoses off the base of the pump. Just curious, why are you changing hoses? Do they leak? How old are they, and your steering box? Cause if your box is old its likely drooling on your driveway too. I got mine from Nathan for around $240 rebuilt. Good to make sure so you dont have to do things twice or thrice like me. When I installed new hoses, I attached to the pump and reservoir first, then to the box last. Seemed OK except I accidently cross threaded the high press hose buggering threads on the new (rebuilt) steering box, and the new hose. I understood this as I proudly started it up and it leaked worse than the old steering box. The neighbors were enjoying the show as I swore and threw things. A patient machinist at a local machine shop was able to repair both well enough to use for $10!. Beware.
Mark,
I suggest removing the pulley from the steering pump using a 10mm wrench and large allen wrench. This gives you much better access for attaching the high pressure hose to the pump. It took me about 45 minutes to change out my HP hose and bleed the system. Good luck.
Chris D.
I suggest removing the pulley from the steering pump using a 10mm wrench and large allen wrench. This gives you much better access for attaching the high pressure hose to the pump. It took me about 45 minutes to change out my HP hose and bleed the system. Good luck.
Chris D.
Thanks again everyone for the tips.
Rick,
I have a '96 D1 and I guessing that they have never been replaced. There is fluid on all of the hoses from top to bottom and this has been going on for some time. I have a nice big spot on my driveway but I have kept putting this off. You're right it may be more than just the hoses but I thought I would start there and then see what else leaks (there's always a leak somewhere, right?). I'm optimistic and hoping this does the trick.
Mark
Rick,
I have a '96 D1 and I guessing that they have never been replaced. There is fluid on all of the hoses from top to bottom and this has been going on for some time. I have a nice big spot on my driveway but I have kept putting this off. You're right it may be more than just the hoses but I thought I would start there and then see what else leaks (there's always a leak somewhere, right?). I'm optimistic and hoping this does the trick.
Mark
Good Luck Mark, let us know how it goes. You cant F@#k it up any worse than me. Nevermind the new trucks, Fix it up and hang on to it, D1's are where its at.
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syoung
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Finally got around to replacing the hoses. Much easier than I anticipated. Access was a little tight in some spots but didn't have to remove anything. Had a difficult time getting one of the pipes to line up so I could get the threads started. I had to do it from underneath where I could see what I was doing - good thing I have long arms. The most time consuming part was wiping all of the old fluid and accumulated dirt from everything. Now it's clean and the spot on my driveway stopped growing.
Oh, by the way my driver and passenger window regulators broke within 2 weeks of each other. Talk about timed obsolescense.
Now... on to the transmission cooler line (?) leaks.
Sorry for the lame post but I just wanted to celebrate a rare mechanical success for me.
Oh, by the way my driver and passenger window regulators broke within 2 weeks of each other. Talk about timed obsolescense.
Now... on to the transmission cooler line (?) leaks.
Sorry for the lame post but I just wanted to celebrate a rare mechanical success for me.
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syoung
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Congrats! I have to do the same job on mine soon- before it gets cold. For now, I carry a lot of spare fluid.
Did it require those goofy tapered wrenches like brake lines etc, or just the good ol regular open end stuff?
Did it require those goofy tapered wrenches like brake lines etc, or just the good ol regular open end stuff?
Just the good ol regular open end stuff - a 10mm and 13mm(?). Some people had a difficult time getting them loose but mine were pretty easy.
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syoung
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excellent- thanks for the info. I'm hoping mine will come off easily- you'd think they'd be well lubricated with all the fluid all over.