Max_Gator

my power steering fluid is leaking at the point where the T-connector is located near the strut. Specifically, the leak appears to be coming from the large hose connected to the engine side of the T and that is crimped on.

I'm not going to attempt the repair because I don't want to deal with the high pressure system. UNLESS it can be fixed without doing that.

But, what is the proper repair? Is it just replacement of hose? Or does the entire T connector need to be replaced? It doesn't look like the hose is easy to replace or if it can be replaced, it looks like I need a special crimp tool.

thanks.

Kevlo911

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If it is like common 4th gen leaks, the hose clamps need to be tightened and that is all.

wyche89

that cured my power steering leak that the stealer tried to charge me over $100 for.. said i had a bad power steering return hose or something like that.. f'n crooks...

8082KMAXSE

I had that same thing happen the me a few months ago. I constantly had to top off everyday. The culprit on mine's was the halfway point between the two ends of the p/s presure hose. Mine had a crimp connector too. The new one I ordered from DaveB was a continuous piece. It took no less than two hours to replace it. The hardest part for me is the space between the engine and firewall is very narrow. Connecting the top "T" and the bottom banjo nut was easy. It was the damn bracket at the halfway point that gave me the problem. I just loosened the clamp on the new one and reused the old bracket. Remove as much of the fluid from the reservoir. Loosen banjo nut and catch it in a drip pan. Remove the old one, replace with new. Make sure you replace the copper crush washers as well. Don't forget to bleed the p/s. Good luck!

call Dave B @ South Point Nissan. Excellent customer service!!
1ea. 49720-2Y900 P/S Pressure hose
2ea. 49723-Y0100 Copper crush washer

maximadave

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It is probably the high pressure power steering hose. Mine is leaking too and I'm ordering a replacement one today. DAVEB quoted me $138.54 plus shipping.

NJYTHRD

Same Prob...
I Had Mine Going On 2 Weeks
Ive Been Chating With A Guy Under The Noobs Section On This
So You Do Need To Replace The Presurehose?
What Part Is Leaking?
Because Mine Has Fluid Coming Out From Under The Overlay Hose Right There Up By The Strut. Where Does This Leak Usal Come From?

Max_Gator

It is the hose. How hard is the repair - specifically, is it a pia to do the bleeding and everything?

maximadave

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I'm having a friend of mine do mine this week. Not sure how difficult it is...

Swiyzee

Topping Off Twice A Day, Thread Subscribed...

Max_Gator

Found out the shop is trying to charge me 280 bucks for the entire assembly. Jackaases.

I checked and you don't need the entire assembly. Dave says 140 in 2 days. Even the local nissan stealer has the part available for 200.

I'm hoping they haven't started, I'm going to tell them to stuff it and I'll do it myself.

EDIT: They actually did the right thing and agreed to charge me the stealer price. Of course, I now regret not having made the repair myself.

maximadave

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I just ordered mine from DAVEB too. He told me the part is on back order but should be in very soon.

NJYTHRD

Does Anybody Know What Causes This Leak Or Where It Is Coming From???????????

JustTry

i took mine to a shop which repaired the same part for less than 100. better than buying a new part. also- fairly easy job to do. hardest part is the tiny screw on the clamp for that hose. also 2x as easy w/ a partner.

Weimar Ben

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Don't ignore fixing this problem or face fiery consequences.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....79#post5899679

Max_Gator

That sucks. But after reading your thread, I'd bet that's exactly what happened.

Mine gushed fluid AFTER I shut down the engine - more so than leaking while driving, although turns made it pour pretty badly. I suspect that it usually leaks when the system goes off and the pressure in the system is relieved.

Anyway, that's one of the reasons I had mine fixed. It was leaking pretty bad, smoking nicely, and I wouldn't have been able to fix it until this weekend at best.

Max_Gator

I'm sure there could be several different kinds of leaks. Mine was coming from the large black pressure hose at the fitting but the hose appeared to be damaged as well.

The 2k/2k1 hose isn't on back order but the 2k2+ one may be.

maximadave

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DAVEB told me the 2K2/2K3 hose is on backorder and he should receive it by the 28th of this month.

maximadave

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I should be receiving the hose today in the mail. Mine is really leaking bad. I have been topping it off with power steering fluid stop leak every 3 days. You barely squeeze the hose and the fluid just pours out.

If you have more than 100K on your 5th gen, keep an eye on this hose if you haven't replaced it already

jfink

Newbie here, of whom is this DAVEB of which you speak? I have this problem and can't seem to find a vendor other then OEM for this hose. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

sascuderi

When do these hoses usually go? After a certain time, or miles driven?

maximadave

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call Dave B at southpoint nissan 888-254-6060


check the upper ps hose at around 80K miles or so.

wadamax

I am getting a leak from the same location as in the picture that maximadave posted in replies 18 and 19. As he mentioned, if I move the foam covering or whatever that is around it, fluid pours out. I was told that I would have to replace the Power steering pressure line and that it was $200.00 with $170 labor. Does this sound right or should I continue to look around?

nismax96

I just posted a thread for this because I didn't see this particular thread. I'm having the same problem. I'm topping off everyday it seems. The hose pictured in #18 and #19 is leaking really bad which I didn't notice until yesterday. If I'm correct this repair should be about $300?

CreativeSkillz

I will be doing the same repair very soon.

CreativeSkillz

I just replaced mine. When I got to work yesterday, I noticed my car had a little bit more smoke coming out from under the hood than normal. So I walked back and popped the hood and took a look down. Seen a flame or two down there, my first instinct was to blow it out. (Probably just gave it more oxygen) but it went out, then came right back a few seconds later. So I ran inside and filled a bucket with water and ran back out side, dumping the water in the general area.

Luckily that was all. Needless to say, I EO'd (Early out) from work that day and went straight home to replace that hose (had the hose in the trunk, was just dreading replacing it)

I never did put that center piece back on though, looks like it's pretty much useless anyway. The hose seems to naturally flow in that direction anyway. All the work I did took me right around 1 and a half hours total. (transmission fluid change, oil change, p/s hose replace, battery replace)

geissv

So i guess that is my issue as well. Is this common I just did valve cover front and rear. Now this. It drips all over cat right? I noticed also the bushing in control arm look like crap because of oil and reservoir is way low. So yes no this should be it right?

geissv

Verified today pull back foam fluids all over under it. High pressure at O'Reilly local for 119. Replaced. How the heck do you get that sensor off pain in the butt.

cdoublejj

for 119 it better have a lifetime warranty and be the revised version that isn't crimped but, is one continuous piece like mentioned above because it can be had for around 40 bucks.

EDIT: or maybe not.

MikesMag

I just started having a leak on the power steering.
Brought it to the shop and they said it was a pressure switch.
They wanted 197.00 for the switch.
I found it for 93.00 at a local Norwood Auto parts.
Has anyone had this problem?
Is it easy to swap out?

cdoublejj

Long story short, I followed the bread crumbs and Dave B works for a Honda dealership now.

nissan*max*4life

Hey quick question regarding power steering...
I recently got my drivers side inner and outer tie rod replaced and they told me that I had power steering fluid in the tie rod boot I checked the level of the fluid and it is a little bit low. They said that the rack is leaking could this just be a hose, crimp or a seal? Or something worse? The steering still feels fine aswell

Thank you for reading

cornholio

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a common source of power steering leak on the 5th gens is the high pressure power steering hose. look under the insulation for the hose pictured here and if you see fluid that's probably it:



if that's the source there's lots of additional information and how-to here:

https://maxima.org/forums/5th-genera...hose-02-a.html

nissan*max*4life

Hey thank for the reply
I checked the hose in the pic and it is fine pulled back the insulation and it was still really good
Any other ideas? I'm scared for my rack!

cornholio

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i just noticed you said this was on your driver's side so i guess it probably wouldn't be that hose

i'm not really sure what to tell you other than keep looking until you find it. maybe post some pics when you do and someone can help you out