Power Steering Feed Hose replacement [solved]
 

Hi All -

I need to replace the Power Steering Feed Hose on my 2008 Civic LX. (I have traced the source of a major fluid leak to the metal part of this line - the pump just empties the reservoir out onto the ground!)

Does anyone know what size wrench I need to get the nut off the end of the line that attaches to the rack? My wrenches go up to 19mm but that size doesn't seem to fit. I tried to measure the nut with calipers, but the space is too cramped to get them in there.

For reference, it's Item 4 in this image. The nut is on the right end near the arrow labeled "B-33-10 B-33-20"

re: Power Steering Feed Hose replacement [solved]
 

Maybe 21,22. Since you're replacing the line, you could break the line off close to the nut and use a socket if you have enough room, the socket will grip more area than the wrench. Works great for brake lines as weĺl

re: Power Steering Feed Hose replacement [solved]
 

Following up to close the loop... the nut is 21mm. Once I had the right size wrench. I was able to break it free. But the nut was so rusted it would not rotate freely around the pipe, so I ended up having to use a tube cutter anyway. At that point I didn't need a socket because I could turn it out by hand.
Photos attached showing the old vs. new PS hose. And a close up of the break! It was separated completely while I was wresting with the rusted nut, but obviously the leak was pretty large and the joint was weak.

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Re: Power Steering Feed Hose replacement [solved]
 

Nice work!

Isn't living in the rust belt fun :rofl: I always get angry when I see a video of someone working on a car from down South where there isn't a spot of rust.

Re: Power Steering Feed Hose replacement [solved]
 

Yeah that - and also not having to lie on the ground under your car when it's 35 degrees (here in the Boston area last weekend!)