JoeNathan Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 So after tearing out the exhaust manifold and getting completely filthy trying to clean out all the oil. I managed to locate the leak in my power steering. If anyone wants to use the method I did to locate the leak, get a drill or air wrench. Hook up 17 socket to the front of the power steering pump and turn it with the drill/wrench clockwise. I had to use a universal joint due to the angle so it wasn't exactly ideal but it worked very well to keep pressure in the unit. Then turn the steering wheel left and right while the pump is being turned as well. Obviously this takes three people, with one more under it to look for the leak. So long story short, where the rubber hose meets the metal hose on the return side it's leaking out of that. Now the question is, how do I replace this? or am I going to have to fashion a new one haha. I tried finding whole hoses online but I didn't find any for the return line, only the pressure side. The leak isn't huge, but after about 2-3 months it'll leak almost completely empty. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 is this leak up near the pump? or down further. all 96 - 99 ej25 cars use the same power steering lines. look for parts at http://www.car-part.com. sort by zip code to see what is close. then by price to see what is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeNathan Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 I think I attached a picture of where the leak is. I guess I'll just try and contact one of these parts that came up in the search. Is the outback model different? I know the ratios are different for steering in the outbacks, but outback models are coming up in this search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 outbacks are the same, so are GTs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeNathan Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 So while I'm in there, should I replace that bushing the the rack and pinion is positioned with? It seems pretty worn and loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 if there is no movement in the rack you can leave it alone. but if you want you can change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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