I have to change the power steering hose out because it is leaking i bought the part and I can get the top nut off but the bottom one is in a tight spot anyone have to change this hose out before i have a 1993 Maxima GXE 4 door SOHC

 

I would assume u r talking about the pressure line since return line is on with hose clamps...I had mine off but the rear motor mount and cross member was removed so it was easy. You may have to get at it from the top..try removing the pcv hose from rear valve cover and see if u can get your arm down there if not have u jacked the car up and put it on stands and tried from the bottom?..this is on very tight and there is a slot in the mount u have to put a small screw driver in to hold it while you turn the nut..good luck

 

its the hose on top the guy at the auto parts said its the pressure line that was held by only 2 bolts i see it in the manual but i cant get any good wrench in there to get it off

 

 

ok i will try to take the other bolt out and then remove the other bolt thanks for the diagram

 

my power steering does not work properly sometimes, especially when the car is slowly, it is very hard to turn the steering wheel just like without power steering. when the car running fast, the power steering seems no problem. Why? Is there something wrong with the power steering pump? Thanks for reply.

 

Get at the bottom bolt with a 24mm wrench. It is do-able, because I got it out without any problems.

 

Check and see if the belt on the power steering pump is good and tight and that the belt itself is in good condition, not glazed or oil soaked. Check the oil level in the reservoir, use Dexron type automatic transmission fluid to fill it.

When you say "when the car running fast, the power steering seems no problem" do you mean driving fast or are you stopped and revving the engine? When the car is moving, it takes less effort to turn the wheels.

 

Thanks for your reply. Yes, it is exactly what i mean. By any chance do you have a pic or guide of the power steering pump so that I can have an idea how it looks like?

 

thanks for your reply. Yes, it is exactly what I mean. By any chance could you please give me a pic or guide of the power steering pump so that I can have an idea how it looks like? Also what is the model of the belt on the power steering pump?

 

mine broke when I first got my car when I was like 17 so dad took it to the shop for me

 

hey will,

how long did it take to replace that line??