How To Replace A High Pressure Power Steering Hose On A Nissan Xterra

[@carloszavala684]

Thank you man I really don't comment on videos but saved me was struggling with my power steering needing to refill it every day and this video saved me alot of money and stress thank you

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video helped 👍 thank you for commenting and for watching the video!

[@ytsn_THE_OG]

Was the fluid spewing out and getting into the engine, causing the fluid to smoke?

[@kleinstruction874]

You made this look easy and took all the guess work out of it. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jason Klein glad to help. Thank you for writing and watching!!

[@eliugarcia1130]

I’m going to attempt to fix my sisters xterra to save her money. Thank you sooo much for uploading this video. Makes the job so much easier.

[@ormsbycat]

Thank you very much, I was able to do this because of your video. Thanks for getting to the point and just telling us how to do the repair. One thing to note, my 2003 Xterra has a skid plate that obfuscates the lines you point out in the beginning. It was simple to remove, just wanted to let other people know they will need to remove the skid plate. Thanks!

[@GIUSAF]

Thank you so much Brian, just ordered the high pressure hose for my son's 2001 Nissan Xterra and will swap it out myself and save tons of shop labor cost, I really appreciate this video man!

[@paulrodriguez4879]

Now I know how to fix my damn power steering! This video couldn't have been more detailed and to the point thanks alot!

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

Thank you! You made it look so easy. I liked how, when you went to a new vantage point, you showed us where you were looking and reaching in from. Not everyone does that on a video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!

[@michaelogrady2867]

Great video - I just finished replacing the high pressure hose on my 2001 Xterra and this was perfect for the job. If someone is doing a 2001 there a few changes from the 2003. The banjo bolt is easier to remove (you don;t need to use the open ended wrench, just the socket). Some of the bolt sizes are a little different and the cross member hold downs are different on the 2001. I also found it easier to just remove the battery and both tires. Thanks again.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Michael O'grady thank you for the tips and thank you for watching!

[@coreyculbreath9771]

Thanks for sharing the info I have a 2000 I need to fix myself.

[@chrisstancil9860]

I did have to use the wrench on my 2001 X-Terra. That metal tabs to hold it just bent. Removed the battery and reservoir for the radiator gave room. Another issue is the line sold now has a different high pressure switch connection. Also an impact wrench was needed to remove the banjo bolt but worth the $50.00.

[@nicksalter7265]

@@chrisstancil9860 what I am struggling with right now I have a 200 myself and banjo bolt wont budge for shit

[@edwinjiscoa5695]

Hi....mines lines are leaking too,.... Question; if I turn rigth or left I hear a saound like the serpentine belt...do I need to replace the pump too? Thankx

[@brianmazakas6805]

I have an 01 and used your follow. Being a 4x4, make a lot tougher to get to items. Be sure to mention that installing the new one you need to start at the compression fitting first, that was difficult, then do the middle two supports then the passenger side bracket. The pump fitting is the last, but there were two seals, one just under the head and one under the fitting. You'll figure it out.

[@TMackTips]

Great instructions! Took me about 1 1/2 hour. As I kept checking my steps with the video! Thanks for the help!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Tim Macklenar glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@AvilesChemtutor]

Great video, it shows all the needed steps in a clear way. Great job.

[@86angrybees]

Finally getting around to this job and this video makes it very easy!!! The underside passenger side is throughly rust proof with all the oil everywhere

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Lol rust proof. Good luck with the repairs!

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

Takes a long time to clean off all that nice rest proof stuff. I'm still working on it.

[@ignaciofacundo5954]

Very informative video! needed a visual guide since im leaking power steering fluid from my gear box. Not sure yet if its the high pressure hose or if the gearbox needs top be replaced but definently a good start watching this video!

[@dylanbrown3664]

About to change the pressure line on a friend's 02 Xterra this video helped me figure out what tools I'll need to take home, instead of having to guess thank you for that

[@edwinjiscoa5695]

I have the same problem.....do I need to replace the pump too? Now starts to make a noise when i steer left or rigth. Thankx in advance!!!

[@AndreaFernandezOlivares]

Thanks from México City. My dad asked me to google this and your video helped him a lot. Thanks!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Andrea Fernandez Olivares glad to help you and your dad out. Thank you for watching!

[@evozakira]

Thanks for the video, changed the line on a 01 frontier and everything lined up perfect.

[@Ty_ThatGuy]

Thank you for this video. I changed mine last night using this method. Worked perfectly !!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@707caballo]

straight to the point. Loved the video. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@barriosjaime2007]

Great man thanks. Its the same application on my 86.5 Nissan d21 hard body type pick up. Sensor and all

[@AshSchultzArt]

Damn brilliant! Just found a leak in my high pressure hose today so I'm about to tackle this. Thanks!

[@timcarlson1489]

Great video! I've recently purchased a 2003 Nissan Xterra, its in great condition. Only problem I'm having is the steering wheel locks up or stiffens when traveling slow and cutting the wheel left while breaking. I'm very concerned with this problem so I found about three other people on the NHTSA complaints page who had the same problem none with solutions but one said he was on the highway when this happened and he took it to the dealer ship who replace this part. What I'm getting at is if these steering problems are caused by this hose leaking or if its a different problem? Thank you in advance.

[@ericchapman8956]

Whew! Easier than it looked. Thanks!

[@erodriguez10]

Thank you for this "How to..." video. Very informative.

[@jimbinger]

Great video. Looks like I might have to do the same to to my X. Is a leaking high pressure hose a common problem with them?

[@brucevictor3036]

Great information. Very detailed like WE need. Thanks!

[@GroovyApong]

Sir Brian, I have a 2001 Crew Cub 3,3 engine Nissan Frontier. Would this be the same procedure when replacing the power steering? Thank you!

[@markbain8997]

I was wondering Should I replace both hoses? I am only leaking on the high pressure hose, and also should I worry about old fluid contamination? Thanks for the video. I think I can do this!

[@MrJohnstockton11]

Thank you so much for this video. IT was incredibly helpful!

[@jimbinger]

Great vid! Do you have any tips/suggestions for making sure the HP hose needs to replaced vs the pump?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Pretty much the hoses are only change if they’re leaking. Pump can lose the ability to create pressure or it can leak.

[@davidnelson6917]

Thank you for the info, gives me confidence to do it myself.

[@jon_byler]

great video. I've got to do this on a 1991 pickup, and this will help a bunch. one complaint - pull the negative instead of the positive when unhooking the battery. less chance to short out your tool to the frame or some other part when disconnecting the negative.

[@ragnaroksangel]

No shit, Sherlock. But you clearly missed WHY he said to remove the positive. Go listen to what he said again.

[@jon_byler]

@@ragnaroksangel if you take the negative terminal loose there is no need to remove the positive. This is why a smart person always takes the negative/ground loose then doing any work under the hood, especially where there is a chance of shorting something out. An electrical circuit needs a complete path from - to + in order to be complete. If you take the negative loose, the common ground rail that is the frame of the vehicle, and pretty much all metal parts in the vehicle that are touching the frame in some way will no longer be a possible part of the circuit. Taking the positive loose instead of the negative will also work, but if you bump your wrench into the frame or some other part that is connected to the negative terminal while removing the lead from the positive terminal, you will complete the circuit, make your wrench hot if it gets stuck, and possibly start a fire. I know WHY he said to remove the positive, and while it's a nice idea, it's always smarter and safer to remove the negative terminal from the circuit in a negative ground system like this one is.

[@ragnaroksangel]

@@jon_byler It's mostly irrelevant anyways, because getting to that 24mm bolt is a major pain in the ass on these. I just did this job on my 2004 Xterra today- went ahead and flushed the fluid (as you should) and removed the reservoir to clean it out. Between doing all that and Trying to fight with that bolt, it's a lot easier to just take the battery out. That also gives you access to remove the 2 bolts joining the nipple for the hose from the reservoir to the pump, allowing you to change the O ring inside. That will allow you to remove that fork, and you can tap the high pressure line fittings to loosen that 24mm bolt. That was a lot easier than fighting with it.

[@ramabamaboomboom]

Any thoughts on installing an in-line filter for power steering fluid?

[@mendonesiac]

Thanks for the awesome video, it's always nice to know what you're getting into.

[@forhova]

Great. Can I remove it without using the line wrench? It's very tight don't want to strip it.

[@5437Tmoney]

2004 Nissan Frontier is same setup Took about 2 hours having to take off both front tires

[@gregorysorce1898]

How do I go about getting a new oring for the sensor? Is it something I can order by itself?

[@Covert_Op]

Is it the same process for a 03 nissan frontier also?

[@AlexVelasquez-th4cl]

You’re a lifesaver thank you

[@Ireneyuky4]

Is it the same process and parts for a 2008? Any changes?

[@bsulakersredsox]

Thanks! Video was super supe helpful. Seriously your the real MVP

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@scottrowe566]

Well done Brian.

[@avaloscreative]

Great video, I’m about to make this repair to my vehicle 😎

[@lemjuice2111]

Thank You so much for the Video its was great Help

[@bayardocordoba6249]

Very nice and much helpful, great video and precise explanation, thanks man !..

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Bayardo Cordoba glad to help. Thank you for watching and writing!

[@wacm1258]

Hello, I just change the high pressure power steering hose, and I have the 2003 Nissan Frontier which is the same engine but I'm having a hell of a time trying to tide down the lines under on the frame under the fan. 1. Can't find the rubber for the bracket. 2. Is hard to put the bracket back. Please Help. Thanks

[@Ffffffjjjjjj9555]

Excelente amigo buen trabajo gracias por compartirlo

[@juanmiranda9558]

is this the same process for a 2000 Nissan xterra?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Juan Miranda I can't say 100% but I do believe it is the same

[@djramos86]

Great video really helpful!

[@ThejKilla]

Very good video! I plan on doing this shortly, and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you very much!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Good luck with the repair. Thank you for watching!

[@Tampajoe77]

thank you sir.. I about got the old one off woot

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Tampajoe77 awesome glad to video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@manuelsalgado8510]

Can my leak be coming from the banjo bolt? I can’t really identify the leak but it seems to be leaking from the banjo. Is it difficult to replace it?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Manuel Salgado Yes that is a possibility that it’s just leaking from the banjo bolt. Overall not too difficult to do you’ll need to get new washers

[@manuelsalgado8510]

How to Automotive thanks for the reply. I have a 2005 quest, hopefully the process will be somewhat similar

[@williamsagee2108]

You guys happend to know the wrench size for removing the pressure hose ?

[@TheChicohope]

where is the list of tools? I see the hose, fluid and a power tool link? can you add a list of wrenches and things required.

[@michaelsilveira4156]

Excellent tutorial on how to do this thank you

[@franciscorobles1200]

Lo mejor de esto que no tuvo música como otros videos

[@TumbleSensei]

Very informative

[@OmarGarcia-gl8lc]

Awesome video mann 🤙

[@justinp8946]

What type of psf? Thanks

[@dm-2194]

Anybody, I know this vid is 7 years old but I am shooting in the dark here. Question: Does the hole in the banjos bolt must line up with the hole in the pump fitting? Thank you.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

@@dm-2194 no there is no specific way where the hole in the bolt lines up. The hose has a cavity around it to allow the fluid to flow.

[@dm-2194]

@@HowtoAutomotive Thank you very much for the quick response and thank you for your excellent videos.

[@chrisstancil9860]

Great video with good details.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Chris Stancil thank you and thank you for watching!

[@mythoughts2355]

Exactly vehicle I have and problem I have...subscribed

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Rosamaria Rodriguez thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@ramabamaboomboom]

Great video ?! Thanks for posting.

[@TimR1216]

Can't find the tools list link 😑

[@carlosvpallares1407]

Exelente video tnks

[@elmackie3842]

Great video!! THANK YOU!

[@E5mma_combat]

Good job my man 👍🏿

[@jessemurillo6895]

Thank you man 🤙🏼

[@n54anaya79]

Thank you! Very useful

[@jbrussell8]

how much do these parts cost?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

jbrussell8 there are affiliate links for the parts and prices in the description of the video.

[@mendonesiac]

So I'm not the only Russell with an Xterra.

[@japopo5533]

For future reference for anyone looking at this high pressure line for the first gen Xterra is about $100 shiped this is not something average parts store stock

[@knightowl2025]

I was 2 lazy n just used silicone works just fine 😁

[@1017ats]

good job..man

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Andres Sandoval thank you!

[@nicksalter7265]

Cant get the 24mm bolt for the life of me shit under it keeps moving even with a 24mm wrench under it

[@zodmorality]

Thanks boss

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@zodmorality]

@@HowtoAutomotive Finished the job with your help, my friend! Beautiful feeling.

[@jst2071]

Awesome

[@michaelszczys8316]

Finally a video where i could actually see some of the parts and you didnt spend half the video draining the reservoir.

[@jayadrian7984]

Its a 14mm line wrench.. not 15!

[@ImJhark_]

Useless power steering switch doesnt even connect with the oem connector….in a road block

[@HowtoAutomotive]

That sucks sorry your having trouble.

[@dcmagoo]

good tutorial but could slow down a bit. hard to understand what you are saying.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Always room for improvement. Thank you for watching!