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Kev4Vols
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Joined: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:32 am
Car: 94 Infiniti J30

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Hello All! :wavey:
Recently purchased a 94 J30 for the daughters first car. Very happy with the car and can see some fun projects in the future. but...
Developed a leak in the high pressure power steering hose, I have a new one and am trying to install it. Major pain to snake it through and get the old one off. Now I'm trying to snake the new one in. HAVING NO LUCK.

Any tips or suggestions from those that have done this before would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks


Kev4Vols
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:32 am
Car: 94 Infiniti J30

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Well, it was a major puzzle, but after a few breaks for a cold one and refocus it finally went back in.

What an oily mess.
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Next up, tune up.
thanks
Kevin

fourdrinie
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Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:23 am
Car: 2019 Q50

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use NGK plugs only!

fourdrinie
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Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 8:23 am
Car: 2019 Q50

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thanks for the pics!
glad it finally worked out for you.
can you share any tips, tricks, tools used for those of us who havent attempted the repair but will face it someday?

Kev4Vols
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:32 am
Car: 94 Infiniti J30

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Sure.

Here's what you're getting out.

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It's all steel except for the rubber hose at the pump end so you have to be careful not to bend it, particularly at the pre made bends.
I tried to take my time removing it so I would have a better Idea about how to get it back in. You could cut or bend it and remove it easily, what ever works for you.

It's gonna' be an oily mess so if you can clean it some before starting the work you'll be a lot happier.
You wanna have plenty of room to maneuver the whole hose assembly while you're under the car trying to put the new one in.

Removing the battery gives a lot better access to the upper banjo bolt on the pump. 24mm socket.
I pulled the line at the steering column end to drain the fluid. It's easier to pull the line and drain it if you take the line out of the brackets first.

There are 2 brackets with rubber mounts and one pop in holder in the middle at the oil pan. One bracket is just past where the rubber hose goes to steel line and then a 90* bend. Follow the lines past the oil pan to locate the other bracket/mount.

The second one is not easy to get to. You can come from the back side with your hand and ratchet but will need to view it from under.

The return line at the bottom of the steering column also has a 24mm banjo bolt. Once it's drained take that bolt out & you'll have more room to work when removing & re-installing the line.

I pushed it back to the front & right to remove the old line and then reverse to re-install. You'll need to lift, turn, finagle, but it'll go.
Don't get frustrated & mess up your new part. When I start to get frustrated I take a break & come back with a fresh look.

Good luck


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