CivicSedan1998

Hello everyone. First off id like to say that im new to this forum.

my issue is that im leaking alot of what appears to be power steering fluid.
now ive traced the line and its the one from the reservoir going to the rack (low press hose?). is it hard to replace? anyone know the steps or have pictures? thanks.

98 civic d16y7 auto

ezone

The P/S fluid level should be going down if your car is leaking it out.


If it is the low pressure hose (also known as the "return" line and similar), first see if the hose clamps simply need to be tightened. That's pretty common when they get some age and miles on them.
A 10mm socket or wrench should fit the clamps if they are original. You would need to figure out how to reach them on your own.

Clamps you can tighten are labeled (a)


Close up view at the steering rack




If there is a hole rubbed through the hose, then it probably should be replaced and whatever caused the hole needs to be moved away from it. Same thing if it is a steel tube that is leaking, replace it.

It IS just low pressure hose on the return side, I have used bulk hose (that is compatible with petroleum oils) from a parts store to fix rusted out lines on one of my own old cars. It took about 10 feet to wrap around the front of my old Buick.

CivicSedan1998

Okay so those clamps are rusted pretty badly. the line looks to be corroded aswell. shall i just spray some pentrating fluid on the clamps? how should i go about this? Where can i get the line inbetween the 2 clamps?

ezone

I'd try that and let it soak a while.
If they are too far gone, just replace them.

Your local sells online (at a discount, I guess), look up what you need.
http://torontohondaparts.com/OrderParts.aspx

Pick out your car, then Chassis, then P.S. Lines

HTH

CivicSedan1998

okay thanks for your quick reply and help. i shall try that and let you know =)

CivicSedan1998

Hello again. the part came in today from british columbia. ive successfully installed the new line and new clamps. the leak has stop. thanks for your help =)