Power Steering Leak Located
 

Ok i found the source of my slow power steering fluid leak, Attached is a picture of the joint where the leak is coming from. How do i fix this, is there an O-ring inside that i can replace? I already tried to tighten the joint but it was already tight and i can see that the space between the nut and the line that goes in moves alot and that whatever sealed it inside was gone or worn so there is play at the area specified in red in the picture.

If its O-rings, what size?

Please tell me where that's located on the car.
I believe I've got a leak too...

drivers side, under the car, between the engine and passenger seat area below the car.

Never seen one of those fittings apart before..... I would just open it up and see what type of seals in there.

There is supposed to be play in that fitting if it is installed correctly. There is are o-rings that seal the fitting.

Todd

Thanks tholyoak, Theres ALOT of play with that fitting, So much that the collar will touch the nut bolt and move away about 4 centimeters. I guess if you certain there are o-rings, Ill buy a set of o-rings and try to replace them myself.

If you go that route won't the power steering fluid need to be drained first? Is there a power steering fluid routine like there is when you change the coolant?

CJ

There should be ~1mm of axial play in the joint. There is a metal cage inside that secures the fitting, sounds like it may be missing. I take this joint apart all the time when doing engine swaps and have never had an issue with it. Yes the PS fluid will drain out upon disconnection, so just make sure you have some pentosin on hand.

Todd

Yeah I should leak but its not a pressure line or else I'd gush ps fluid llike a Mofo if it wasnt a return line.

The smaller diameter line you point to in your pic is the pressure line, the larger diameter line is the return line.

Todd

Ahh your right, that explains why the hose is large and is part metal near the rear track arm.

Was this ever resolved?
How did you fix it?