Finally Got The @#$&*@#! High Pressure Power Steering Hose Out !!!

[Eric Johnson]

Not really a difficult job once you figure out how to access the upper
connection. After
taking out the driver's seat, pulling up carpet, removing the lower box around
the steering
column, there are plates in front of and behind the steering column connection
to the
steering box. Once you have these out the connection is right there. Taking
pictures if
anyone wants a copy.

Never had to use the Sawzall, but got close a time or two. Leak was caused by a
hole worn in
the hose from rubbing where it passes through the frame rail. Last person to
work on it
didn't do a very good job of putting it back together. The rubber grommet meant
to provide
protection for the hose was hanging out of the hole. I guess that's one of the
benefits of
doing your own work. If it's screwed up, you have no one to blame but yourself.

Regards,
Eric in San Antonio
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