Power Steering Leak

BlackI35 · 09-10-2009, 04:18 PM

Well, I've been noticing that my power steering fluid is leaking and I've found the culprit. Anyone know if just this hose underneath the foam labeled E can be replaced? Also, if anyone knows the name or part number and maybe a url for a how to on replacement would be great too. Thanks in advance.

*MetaOrbit* · 09-10-2009, 06:52 PM

Yeah, it can be replaced, but it's an expensive part. IIRC it's the high-pressure power steering hose. I had mine replaced not very long ago.

BlackI35 · 09-10-2009, 07:29 PM

Bought what looks like an inferior part from Kragen. It's about $150 cheaper than the dealer and has a "lifetime warranty" Think I'll run into any trouble with this replacement? Thinking about giving it a try myself as a few calls about replacing start at $190 and end with $540+ at the stealership.

*MetaOrbit* · 09-10-2009, 09:09 PM

If it has a lifetime warranty and you're doing the labor I'd be inclined to give it a shot. All you really have to lose is your time.

BlackI35 · 09-10-2009, 09:42 PM

Thanks Meta... Gonna give a try in the morning. What's the quickest way to drain the fluid? or will it all drain from the bottom once I unbolt that 24mm deal?

*MetaOrbit* · 09-10-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackI35

Thanks Meta... Gonna give a try in the morning. What's the quickest way to drain the fluid? or will it all drain from the bottom once I unbolt that 24mm deal?

I wish I could tell you. I had zero time to do this at graduation so I had the dealership take care of it.

BlackI35 · 09-10-2009, 09:55 PM

Congrats on Graduating!

How much did the dealer charge ya?

*MetaOrbit* · 09-10-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackI35

Congrats on Graduating!

Thanks.

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How much did the dealer charge ya?

I honestly can't remember. I don't think it was anywhere near $500, but I occasionally get a break on parts and/or labor so that might have been at play too. I just remember looking at the parts cost and thinking "WOW." IIRC the labor wasn't that bad.

speed3000gt · 09-12-2009, 11:27 PM

Theres a thread about this floating in the Maxima side of town... Search the 5th gen forums... Its a PITA to hook on the bottom bolt, I witnessed my mechanic try it for 25 to 30 mins, raising the car and trying from bottom , then lowering car and trying from top.... Dont remember which way finally did it, but you'll see

( it was an '00 Max)

P.S... try calling the Nissan Dealership and seeing how much they charge for it compared to the Infiniti dealer

EDIT::: SORRY, DIDNT READ THE FULL THREAD, JUST NOTICED THAT ITS BEEN RESOLVED!!