high pressure power steering hose

1995 FORD CONTOUR
193,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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FRED MCCAUGHEY
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high pressure power steering hose leaks badly on top side, need to replace it. Where is it located? underneath?
Jun 24, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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The hose is screwed into the rack and pinion steering gear. If you see a rubber o-ring on that end of the new hose, that end is allowed to swivel, so do not over-tighten it in an attempt to stop that. Always thread the soft metal line nuts in at least two or three turns by hand to insure they are not cross-threaded. If you need a wrench right away, it is cross-threaded and will damage the steering gear.
Jun 24, 2016 at 2:48 PM