I was just curious what I need to do when changing my pressure power steering hose for my 1989 maxima.

 

put catch pan under end of hose then
unscrew the old one, match it up to new part.
install new one
fill with fluid
let car run for 3 min while turning steering wheel lock to lock.
top off fluid.
Drive happy?

 

is the power stearing presurizd? does anything need to be done to release the pressure before hand so it doesn't spray

 

it is under low pressure.

 

eh, only 2 nuts, can't be too hard. Thats what I said, the bottome one is a pain to get to if u don't have the right tools.

 

Amen, brother...for such a simple job, it sure is a pain in the a$$...plus you have the added benefit of slipperier-than-snot steering fluid everywhere. That always helps.

 

What are the right tools besides a 23 mm socket for the banjo bolt? Tried my this AM and the @#$$% bolt would not budge. Any remedies besides cussin' at it?

 

One of the right tools is a service manual

 

I ended up using some big pliers to hold it securely in place and an impact wrench to pop the bolts loose. otherwise you'll end up twisting the mounts right off the bracket. PITA.

 

I did the worst thing with mine... Took it to a garage. Bloody italians charged me 180.

 

Yeah, that's about what I figured. The manual just says to remove it, not exactly how you go about it. I was initially afraid that something was amiss as it was a lot more snug than I initially thought. The slow leak has subsided for the moment so I will just drive ir very little and wait until Saturday and borrow my brother-in-law to hold the block while I break the bolt loose.

BTW, what does the R stand for on top of the bolt?

TIA