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How To Replace Power Steering Hoses?

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Replacing Power Steering Hoses power steering hose Power steering hoses are very important. Once they start to leak, they have to be replaced to avoid steering difficulties. This DIY guide will teach you how you can easily replace your car's leaking hoses. Difficulty level:  Moderate Tools Needed: Container Flathead Screwdriver Hose Clamp Wrench Power Steering Fluid Step 1:  Pop your car's hood. Then, place the container underneath the power steering pump to catch the power steering fluid. Step 2:  Find the two hoses attached to the power steering pump. Step 3:  Unscrew the hose clamp at the back of the pump to release the lower hose by turning the clamp's screw counterclockwise with your flathead screwdriver. Then, pull the hose away from the pump. Don't forget to drain the fluid into the container. Step 4:  Loosen the nut that attaches the upper hose to the pump by turning the wrench counterclockwise. Just like the lower hose, drain the p