Ford Quick Tips #83: How to Quickly Remove Rusty Stuck Power Steering Lines

[@markdicicco6409]

You know it's a good channel when you search something it pops up and your already subscribed. Nice.

[@blackflagpirate]

Man you just saved me!!! Stripped the garbage Honda OEM copper bolt with a box wrench.... snapped the line like you did in this video and hammered a 14mm socket on, Finally broke free. Thank you!

[@chrisbow1776]

I wish my mechanic had watched this video. I took my van in for new power steering lines today expecting a bill of around £400 maximum for materials and labour, but I got a bill for £1150 British pounds because the bolts snapped in the steerign rack. Pissed off today.

[@kobragangbit]

Mechanics are Scammers.... this is a 100$ 30 min fix lol not a 1000$ fix.... so they make 2000$ an Hour. Id get a different Mechanic

[@joeybuddy96]

No one: Hondas at 3AM in the suburbs: 2:58

[@kobragangbit]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DarrenDarren-bs2gh]

Thanks for helping me keep my 2002 Ford SD on the road!

[@paulsilva581]

Oh man you saved me days of not driving lol!!! Thanks a ton for uploading this!!

[@gnaxel]

Finally grew a pair and cut the old one off, 20 min job. Thank you so much!!

[@AP9311]

Brian, great trick and tip! I actually did that once on a rounded off o2 sensor. I cut the tip of where the wires go in to. I used a old socket, I tack welded couple on to it. I was able to crack it out. But I'll try your tip for the steering lines. My lines are starting to go bad. Thanks Brian!

[@petemoss9693]

Hi Brian - Your always giving us viewers lots of good tips & tricks - keep your videos coming .

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Always great advice Brian!

[@joshyount5010]

Thank you so much for this idea! My return line was so stuck I had to put a bolt extractor socket on it and it still took 30 minutes, AFTER I cut it off like in the video. However, I was able to get it out, and certainly would never have been able to do so had I just tried a flare nut wrench, etc. 6/5 stars for you sir!

[@embreesmith7613]

I use 8" bolt cutters Chop,Chop ..!! same idea, great tip Brian .. :)

[@monk4786]

No abrasive or metal debris left in box ?

[@brandyf1932]

@@monk4786 ?

[@brandyf1932]

Maybe I can get that tight sucker out of there using your method. The size of the one in my 91 f150 is 1/2. But, ou TV of searching 100's of vids over the last 2 days, YOURS HAS BEEN THE MOST HELPFUL! THANKS!!

[@jgeorges3061]

Good tip and info as always Brian!

[@jamesosman9360]

Genius, I was struggling with the exact same thing, thank you!

[@cjueden1]

Thank you so much for your high quality content.

[@pkvillager]

This video helped me replace the two transfer lines with relative ease! After soaking them several times with PB it seemed I might need a new rack. But following this video and just cutting the lines from the fittings did the trick! 2 local mechanics failed to do this job, one gave up due to ordering the wrong parts, the other didn't replace the transfer and cooling lines even though I asked for ALL lines and the pump to be replaced and he gave it back to me still leaking!

[@kobragangbit]

Mechanics are done for 2023

[@BigDog50001]

Excellent video!

[@JAI45624]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL, THANK YOU.

[@rorye.derrick6636]

That's actually a good idea, however I go a bit farther than that, I actually do not use a cutoff wheel, I use a bolt cutter to cut them off because I do not want all of those metal shavings going into the steering gearbox nor into the power steering pump, so I cut it off clean with a bolt cutter then use a socket like you do there in your video, and that way there is no chance of debris going into the power steering system...

[@FordTechMakuloco]

True but like you saw here once the line is cut it pukes fluid as it flows out it brings the contaminant with it. I still like the mini bolt cutter idea.

[@shantor100]

Noticed you took the oil filter off too which is a must. My line is leaking at the threads and still couldn't get to it to try to tighten it. Don't have a crows foot

[@rstar88105]

I like using an air saw to cut the lines for access. Some times corrosion gets so bad you have to beat on a smaller 6 point socket because the fitting is undersized.

[@Sjhssucks]

Please do a quick tip on changing those round air filters. They are a PITA to lign up and get the clamp closed!

[@mprather01]

OMG dude I’ve been working on this damn line for over an hours. Tried your method 5 minutes later it’s off. What the hell was I thinking.

[@briandoogan8145]

Hi Brian, Want to say I love your videos!! I have a 2003 expedition 5.4 and the power steering line is seized in the rack and pinion and broke off right at the rack ( has about a 1/4 in of pipe sticking out of the rack)> i have been fighting with it for about 3 hours and I can't figure out how to get it out. Do you have any suggestions?

[@mid-thumbautomotive9716]

I've had pretty good luck using a flare crowfoot, along with your method.

[@southernfriedhippie]

Same here. Crowsfoot works very well.

[@brutallyhonestmf5578]

Great tip thanks

[@robertdouglasmusic]

Great tip. Thanks again

[@johndaniel238]

Hi Brian, I've got a question about my 2013 Ford Explorer 3.5L Engine with rear HVAC. How do you purge the air out of the cooling system? I thought all the newer vehicles went away from manually purge valves. Does this have one? At idle, the air is warm/cool, but as soon as I press the accelerator it turns hot which suggests air in the system. The coolant is full, no external leaks, no milky sludge under the oil cap or on the dipstick, which rules out an internal leak. Any thoughts/suggestions?

[@dezblyan5125]

Short and sweet

[@tinkerwest]

Great tip...I've done the same to some oxygen sensors as well...

[@gregkollasch5494]

Bolt cutters work well also. Don’t have to smell burning oil, and very little leakage from the line because it’s pinched off

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Great idea if you have the room for it like this one.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Then the trick is tightening the new line with the pump in place. ;-)

[@SirSmokesAlott]

Soooo i know this video is 5 years old an all, but do you know if it's possible to get the rack to rack lines off the top of the rack without removing the whole rack? i'd rather not have to deal with the pump to rack lines if i can help it. and one of my rack lines seems to be leaking at the rack itself, i thought maybe it was loose, or just terrible rusted through. but i can't even get to the damn bolt/nut on the line where they all go in. there's just no room in there. 03 5.4 expedition.

[@axelbart7470]

Thank you Brain, very helpful. :)

[@jagoss45]

Great video. Of course I replaced mine a month ago but swapped the pump and lines so I just took it all off at once. The lines in the rack were a bitch. Had to pound the broken stub out with a 3 ft bar to get down to it.

[@SaveAmerica-TRUMP2024]

Bub I got a stuck power steering fitting for ya. The fitting that goes into the pump is so seized. Open end wrench and some PB blaster wont work. Line wrench does nothing. Socket ended up rounding off fitting. Even vice grips and fire DONT WORK! Time for a new power steering pump. Oh and fuk ford!!!

[@nestorroman2694]

Gd your a genius!!! Thank you very much.

[@rodneybrand8521]

I've had my share of those and had to do the exact same thing.sometimes the line would just break off.I started cutting the lines instead.great info...glad to see you in your own shop maybe I'll stop by sometime..cheers. 🍺🍺🍺

[@ralphwhitaker8761]

What if the fitting is broken and the nut part is strip, what do you suggest? Thanks

[@stevenmchenry9276]

You are the best.

[@Jack-ns5mn]

Brian I prefer to carefully cut with an air chisel. Less contaminants.

[@joeybuddy96]

How do you go about finding a replacement fitting when you don't have the specs for the power steering lines? Thanks for making this video! I was about to go out and buy like $60 worth of flare nut wrenches, lol. Actually might still do that "just in case." 😖

[@curiosity2314]

Excellent tip.

[@richardbrucker9580]

Thanks Awesome idea

[@ThelifeandtimesofBarneyTaylor]

still on my 2002 Ford Ranger luckily I have another vehicle to drive but can I take the computer out of A wrecked truck and put in my truck same everything Will it work

[@TheBearGrylz]

Good info brother.

[@clyde8drive]

My 07 F150 with all the salt and brine from the road departments for snow, have my entire trans, oil and power steering lines rusted and leaking. Ford dealer said he has never scene so many rusted out lines on all the trucks that come into the dealership in his lifetime as a tech. Said put a sprinkler under the truck when weather warms up enough and let is go for 30 minutes after every time its on the road with snow... I spent 2 weeks and almost 2k for all the lines and connections when I changed them out. Had to make the power steering lines to the power steering rack, cause there was a 2 month wait for replacement lines, because they are failing too fast for the aftermarket manufacturer to make.

[@alb12345672]

Aren't they coated? My 98 Grand Marquis is all plastic coated. If you have to remove an end fitting though it is like in the video, the line is usually trash. I ended up replacing all those lines on my old explorer, but wasn't nearly $100 in parts for everything. WOW!

[@franklucero6069]

Good job!

[@carlglassmeyer5679]

Are you not concerned about getting metal filings into the rack by grinding?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Absolutely not the fluid pours out not in, not to mention 90% of the metal is flung away, that is what all the sparks are.

[@carlglassmeyer5679]

@@FordTechMakuloco thanks for your reply. Could you do a video on changing out a power steering rack on a 2007 f150 4 wd?

[@courteneybryant1437]

After you cut line how you go by getting line back in new pump if you cut line ?

[@riverrivers250]

2005 f150 4.6,,,,. Can you replace the pressure steering hose without removing the pump?????

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yup

[@luket9128]

What kind of bench vise is that?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

This is the exact one I purchase and I love it- amzn.to/2BEwerB

[@kathleennawalt9855]

+FordTechMakuloco. China, origin of manufacture. Sad. Sincerely, NAWALT.

[@luket9128]

Thank you for the link.

[@hxc7273]

You got any tips on dealing with those teflon seals on the fittings? I know you're supposed to use a tool but I usually just fight them on the best I can trying not to stretch them.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

yes I have a video on just that subject.

[@mattlayne104]

I love what you do you showed me some good tips but I have the Ford Ranger 1999 4.0 four-wheel drive any tips you can do to that would be great if you need a ranger I will drive it there LOL I'm serious LOL

[@MrCharlievan]

Easy Peasy!

[@nbassmusky]

Grab that line and break it off. Just some good ole force.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Rusty ones sure but some of these they are tough.

[@bodiddley2998]

I’m scared to cut my line my nut is completely rounded what if the socket doesn’t work ?

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!! Made a nightmare job into a dream!!!...LOL

[@tttarms1970]

Hey now. I have a 97 f150....408,000 miles....Lil bit of rust....lol

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

The 97-03 2v motors are the best.

[@tttarms1970]

AJourneyOfYourSoul exactly...I use it as my beater. ..I have an a 2008 as my daily. No rust...plan to keep it that way. Been a mild winter in chicago

[@kk-hp6ve]

Life saver

[@HaydenIngram]

i am so glad i live in the south lol

[@JJ_MTB_15]

No worries about metal shavings falling down in there?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nope if any of it make it to the center they float on top of the fluid and get pushed out as the fluid pukes out once the line is cut.

[@patriciamoraga2917]

I wish your video had a different title instead of starting with Ford ….this is the exact same connector as many other vehicles if I would of seen your video instead of 50 others under steering wheel rusty connector stuck I would of saved my van 😢😢😢😢 Too late for me :(:(:(:(:(: Tip: I cut the line with a $5🇨🇦 plumbers pipe cutter that fits perfectly there it only takes 2-3 minutes to cut no strength needed Just use it properly lots of videos on how to use the cutter effectively Just use a longer socket afterwards since they will a little take after using the pipe cutter

[@rickyjohnson9594]

All if u doubt wount cut it off use little ob blaster on nut wait awhile pull pulley off three to four bolts so u can get a line wrench on it ur good some time s and most I use Teflon tape a little on all these type hoses