Well, I've been noticing that my power steering fluid is leaking and I've found the culprit. Anyone know if just this hose underneath the foam labeled E can be replaced? Also, if anyone knows the name or part number and maybe a url for a how to on replacement would be great too. Thanks in advance.

 

Yeah, it can be replaced, but it's an expensive part. IIRC it's the high-pressure power steering hose. I had mine replaced not very long ago.

 

Bought what looks like an inferior part from Kragen. It's about $150 cheaper than the dealer and has a "lifetime warranty" Think I'll run into any trouble with this replacement? Thinking about giving it a try myself as a few calls about replacing start at $190 and end with $540+ at the stealership.

 

If it has a lifetime warranty and you're doing the labor I'd be inclined to give it a shot. All you really have to lose is your time.

 

Thanks Meta... Gonna give a try in the morning. What's the quickest way to drain the fluid? or will it all drain from the bottom once I unbolt that 24mm deal?

 

I wish I could tell you. I had zero time to do this at graduation so I had the dealership take care of it.

 

Congrats on Graduating!

How much did the dealer charge ya?

 

Thanks.

I honestly can't remember. I don't think it was anywhere near $500, but I occasionally get a break on parts and/or labor so that might have been at play too. I just remember looking at the parts cost and thinking "WOW." IIRC the labor wasn't that bad.

 

Theres a thread about this floating in the Maxima side of town... Search the 5th gen forums... Its a PITA to hook on the bottom bolt, I witnessed my mechanic try it for 25 to 30 mins, raising the car and trying from bottom , then lowering car and trying from top.... Dont remember which way finally did it, but you'll see
( it was an '00 Max)

P.S... try calling the Nissan Dealership and seeing how much they charge for it compared to the Infiniti dealer


EDIT::: SORRY, DIDNT READ THE FULL THREAD, JUST NOTICED THAT ITS BEEN RESOLVED!!

 

How hard was the installation? Mine is bad and plan on replacing asap. Was it really hard?

 

I just did this repair on my car because of a pretty steady PS leak. I ordered mine from South Point Nissan through Dave, their number is: 866-941-2048

I think the part was like $165 and came with the senor, which he claimed had a tendency to break off when you swap from the old hose.

Its not really too hard to install, just take your time and you should be able to get the bottom bolt to thread in.

 

My, 98 is leaking to the point I'm thinking of getting rid of it...134K
Along with the seat heaters are out & knock sensor etc...

 

Just had this same hose replaced by my mechanic. Over $200 for the hose itself, and that was with a small discount.

Can't believe a F'n hose is that much money!

 

People, PLEASE don't simply replace these hoses! They can be repaired by a qualified hose/hydraulic equipment repair shop. IIRC the cost is about 50-$60.

 

$65 in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa CA. But the hose is for even higher pressure, so it will not pulse dampen as well but likely to last even longer (30 years). There's usually a metal flow restricter in the line to reduce the pulses. That part may need to be reused when rebuilding the hose. Just bring the entire old hose to the shop to get the angle right and reusing of the parts/fittings.

Gates catalog will give a number, then Amazon.com the Gates # to find the price (if your lucky). WorldPac will also have most of the high pressure hose.

But we do you find a non-dealer OEM hose or performed suction hose? The return hose is OEM. A generic 5/8" hose, but doesn't fit as nicely.

OnTheRoad

 

Crazy how I just found this thread first search I did. I knew where its coming from didnt kno if its comon. Hopefully I can fix as well excellent info and pics
And guess what. 2002 maxima. Yup. Guess its a common problem