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Old 06-11-2016, 04:43 PM   #568
thstone
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The Good News: I got the front portion of the high pressure power steering hose replaced this week. It was actually fairly easy to replace since the connection to the power steering rack is accessable with the front wheel removed and push mount into the steering rack with a single bolt and bracket (#10 and #11 in diagram).

The two photos below shows how much force the old line endured; the original/replacement line has a Z plus a 90deg bend whereas the damaged line was pulled almost completely straight after being ripped from under the car. Surprising that it didn't completely break apart into two pieces.

The Bad News: Filled the power steering system and after starting the car, I found that the front portion of the low pressure return line was leaking where it meets the connector under the car. So #2 in the diagram also needs replacement and I'll have to get another liter of CH-11S fluid.

This is what the original/replacement power steering line looks like:


This what the damaged power steering line looked like:


I've already replaced #9 and #1. Next, #2. To be safe, I also ordered #5.
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