DIY - Lexus ES330 lower steering line replacement.

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[@JigHere]

Thank you !! It’s my lower leaking too

[@Redface19]

Good stuff- this was very helpful as I was told by a shop that the "power steering cooler" was leaking, but there is nary one of these to be found for ES350 on the interwebs . . . anyway, you may want to invest in a borescope. This makes the video work much more effective and accurate - it looks like you were using a head-mounted cam which makes it damn near impossible to get into where those hold-down bolts were giving you issues.

[@07hdflhti]

The larger A/C hose(suction / low side hose) which loops above the alternator usually has a large amount of condensation build-up when the A/C is used. This is normal but could be the source for the corrosion that occurred on your p/s pipe.

[@cjrciadt]

Yup, this part leaked on my 2004 ES330. Got it replaced!

[@hammertime4257]

cjrciadt how much did it cost you? Thanks

[@user-mm2dj3gw6m]

One thing though you can reach it from the bottom with a small rachet. Just spray the bolts with a penetrating oil.

[@scooter12368]

love your video because its so much that rest of us diy guys have to do and reduces a allot of the thinking we would have to do that you do for us. thanks so much. what type of fluid is needed for the power steering fluid.

[@DIYDharma]

It is actually transmission fluid that you put into the steering fluid.

[@scooter12368]

@@DIYDharma right tranny fluid for tranny fluid toyota t-IV. but i'm seeing some conflicting info on type from what i read. i read dexron III or newer because dexron III not made anymore. now it's up to VI. is that what you used, or T-IV toyota? thanks because i have es330 2006 lexus

[@DIYDharma]

@@scooter12368 I used Dexron III. Did not use the toyota fluid.

[@benloso2025]

On the rack and pinion, pressure inlet line going into the pinion..whats the part number for it?

[@clamato422]

Thx...Helped a lot. 2004 RX330

[@Source7769]

What was the part number for your rx330 , mine is corroded

[@mrhomegrow]

I love your channel weve owned the same cars by chance haha

[@mariocamalieri8109]

Thank you Mr Benz👍

[@INTERNA9]

You are awesome !

[@The2Coolest2]

My 07 es350 has a similar leak. What is the part name or num? Lower line gives me a few different products.

[@deethomas906]

where did you order the part from and whats the part number????

[@TonyOhio]

i car 2004 ES330 got the same problem . now i need to fix it

[@zoonthabeat6869]

What isbthe actual name of that hose I need one asap

[@markb8670]

D 85 power steering return hose

[@MLOPEZ-qf7ny]

my friend: WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER? IS THIS AFTERMARKET OR DO I NEED TO GE GENUINE TOYOTA PART? THANKS

[@mariocamalieri8109]

Just wondering if you ever found out if there are aftermarket part? I just jacked up my Lexus and I have a leak in the power steering hose. Thank you

[@DIYDharma]

I got a Toyota part. I don’t think there are aftermarket parts. Your one other option is to use a rubber hose if same inner diameter. I purchased the Toyota part from eBay

[@DIYDharma]

Here is a link to one on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-OEM-Toyota-Lexus-44416-06100-Lower-Power-Steering-Return-Hose-Assy-/233422820855?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0. But double check year ans part number

[@dracerfd342]

What is the par number

[@BoscaMarius]

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[@ericnatal7074]

Negative about the fluid, their not the same, it’s like putting engine oil on you brakes reservoir.

[@DIYDharma]

You can put dexron 2 or 3 atf into steering. www.clublexus.com/forums/es-1st-to-4th-gen-1990-2006/910602-power-steering-fluid-question-2005-es330.html. May be it is no longer available now so may need to get actual power steering fluid that Toyota recommends, but a few years back this was recommend. Besides, a steering rack is a long gear, kind of. Although I would not put atf in my Mercedes because they recommend a proper power steering fluid. But at the time, Toyota made no differentiation.

[@Source7769]

Requires dexron IV which replaced II & III

[@idavelez6866]

You don’t even know what you doing 😭

[@DIYDharma]

Why do you say that? I'm not a mechanic, and don't claim to be one; this is what DIY is all about. Bottom line is I found the right part, I replaced the hose, got my steering working again, and have put over 20k miles without an issue. Others have found this video useful, but yes, I could have done a better job in taking the actual video.

[@kathytidwell1682]

His video, is the only one I found that showed me what to do!! Thx

[@DIYDharma]

@@kathytidwell1682 Thanks a lot for your comment, Kathy!

[@kathytidwell1682]

My car is a 2004 Lexus Rx 330. Is that vehicle, about the same, would you know this!? Was there anything, from your experience, that u can share with me!

[@DIYDharma]

@@kathytidwell1682 The engine is the same but the location of certain parts like the coolant reservoir, AC compressor, etc. may be different. Also, the trans is different since the RX is AWD.