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2001 Hyundai Elantra Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression.
Mileage: 197,000 miles.

Asked on April 3, 2012

HiHow difficult is it to change the power steering pressure hose-the long one with fittings on. My level is moderate to minimal

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Avatar Asked by riebed

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Replied on April 3, 2012

That sounds like the high pressure hose. They can be a pain. Also, you will need to drain the pump and then bleed the system when you get it back together.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on April 3, 2012

They are not to bad to do. After you remove the bolt that connects the compression fitting into the PS pump, there are 2 small screws to remove along the metal part of the line attached to brackets. The last part to disconnect is at the rack & pinion. My way of removing this is that if you know the line is bad & you're replacing it, go ahead and bend the line back and fourth at the fitting until it breaks...then simply place a socket over the nut fitting and remove it. The installation is the reverse....Hope this helps!!!

Tiny Answered by jazmo1
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