How to Replace Power Steering Pressure Hose 97-03 Ford F-150 V8 4.6L

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[@tinahillier6563]

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[@alwaysrouz]

For the power steering pressure like that threads in the bottom of the pump, just remove the oil filter, you'll get alot more room there. Get an 18mm crowfoot or a stubby wrench and undo the fitting on the power steering pump side. Then on the steering box side, 15mm crowfoot would help alot

[@d_manoil1647]

Just did it on an 01 4x4. Get an 11/16 box end, notch out with grinder to fit around line and cut to about 5" long to make a stubby flare nut wrench. Remove oil filter to give wrenching room. Worked fine to get hose off pump without removing pump.

[@AB-kd9mk]

I did this on my 1997 F-150 4.6 without cutting a line, cutting tools, or removing anything (including the oil filter) but it will cost ya a few bucks in special tools. Clean fittings with brake clean. Soak fittings with a rust penetrant. I used CRC Knock’er Loose. Let soak a few hours. Tools: 1. Gear Wrench 16-18 mm swivel head flare nut wrench. 81690 2. Gear Wrench 13-14mm swivel head flare nut wrench. 81688 (These are NOT the ratchet head ones which won’t work. These are swivel head only. Or you can buy a set of 6 of these which include these wrenches. Gear Wrench 81911D ) 3. Gear Wrench 18 mm stubby combination wrench 81642. 4. A pair of vise grips. Working from the bottom of vehicle, remove the steering box end of hose with swivel head flare wrench. Might be 14 mm or 16 mm depending on the brand of hose. Example: OEM will be 16mm and a Gates will be 14mm. Now take 18mm swivel head flare nut wrench and work it all the way on and seated to the power steering pump fitting. You will have to swivel the head so that the wrench handle angles almost straight down. Clamp vise grips firmly on the other swivel head at a 90 degree angle to clear bottom of vehicle. Take one hand (with a rag or gloves on!) to hold the wrench head firmly down on the pump fitting while you use other hand to use the vise grips to twist the wrench. Angle out the wrench handle as far wide as room allows to gain leverage. Pop! Piece of cake! Use the stubby 18mm combo wrench to unscrew the pump fitting the rest of the way. Takes awhile but it’s easy. You’re welcome! ;)

[@Softwork]

Could i get away with using a crowsfoot wrench?

[@leonardrieder1150]

Thank you for posting this Video. It's exactly what I needed to see for replacement of my Power steering Pressure Line on an 03 F150. Until I saw this video, I couldn't figure out how I was going to get the top side of the Pressure Line off the top of the pump, as I couldn't fit a wrench in anywhere to get proper access to the line. Looks like a lot of work to take the pump out, but at least I'll be able to do the job now, versus paying hundreds of dollars of labour at the shop. I really appreciate your posting of this video. Great job and explanation.

[@1AAuto]

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[@MudDuckGames]

Is this same for 5.4?

[@josesolis3252]

Great info! I just replaced my steering pump this past weekend on my 03 Ford f150 lightning and added power steering but not ATF anyways steered good for a little bit amd didnt squeel and sound like the pump before but now steering is hard? Could my pressure hose be bad or was it that i used regular power steering

[@Tylerbone96]

Just a heads up for anyone doing this on an 01 F150 with the 5.4, the fitting that goes on the steering box is actually a 16mm or 5/8”, not a 14. Save y’all a headache lol. Otherwise everything else is exactly the same!

[@rpmillerthree]

Did you replace the line without pulling the pump out? Someone above said they were able to do that.

[@roxannekopecky1353]

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[@chuckb9867]

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[@williampbranham2134]

on a 2002 f150 lariat; after replacing high pressure line, you take the power steering cap off reservoir, fill reservoir (leaving cap off) turn steering wheel left and back to the right a couple of times) top-off reservoir and re-install cap. Is that correct?

[@trucktruck588]

I did this job without removing the pump. Tight fit. Used short wrenches on the line.

[@thomassmith3951]

My truck started leaking. Its to the point it draining to the min line in 6 hours of sitting. Any tips. I need to do this as cheap as possible right now cause i have other important thing going on .

[@thomassmith3951]

Deffinelty the line\hose. Already took off the skid plate just hard to see where its leaking from. It is not the rack for sure

[@suryavaraman.4277]

@TheFrack if I have to replace line only, do I still need to remove pump?

[@Innerage37]

@@suryavaraman.4277 :( thats what i was wondering. Did you ever get the job done? Did you have to remove the pump?

[@bjnopoli]

Good job. Good info on the o ring and Teflon seal. Same pump on 04 5.4

[@1AAuto]

+Bj Lucci Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@esequielgovea4852]

Mines a 2010 f-150 the oil sprayed out i got a new power steal and poured it in and it started leaking trough a hose close to the radiator the hose was pretty lose i wonder it its that bit the pipe going up ti the radiator is a bit bent when i pulled the pipe back to pour oil in to see if it would run better and i turned the truck on and move the steering wheel it pulled back and more sprayed out do you think the pipe might have a leak or need to be replaced completely??

[@1AAuto]

+Esequiel Govea We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@TrailorRay]

Anyone else's high pressure line comd with a o ring Nd Teflon seal on the pump end? Should both be used?

[@erniebeswick7675]

Great video looking to see it any play in the new high pressure line

[@nathannapp5921]

I did it with a stubby wrench on the pump side. I didn’t pull the pump off

[@xsivblonde]

You make look so easy

[@sandrajourdan1553]

I just installed power steering pump and its shooting fluid out the top of the oump and the power steering is not working, Is the pump bad or do I not have my hoses hooked back right?

[@sandrajourdan1553]

Could you please advise whats wrong here

[@1AAuto]

Hey Sandra, if we could get some info on the vehicle it would be helpful to blindly diagnose this issue. But my initial thought would be a blockage, the pump is trying to pump fluid but there isn’t anywhere for it to flow through. It's possible to have a blockage restricting flow. Also it is unlikely the lines/ hoses would be installed wrong unless the caps on the pump were not removed prior to installing them. Generally speaking the two power steering hoses are very different looking, usually the return line has a rubber hose that would be clamped to a tube on the rear or bottom of the pump. In cases where they don’t blatantly look different, the fitting end would generally be a different size in diameter, and would not screw into the pump properly. I would recommend checking for blockage in the power steering system. This can be accomplished by wearing proper safety equipment and removing the return line/ hose from the pump, placing it in a recycling receptacle. Once the line is safely in the receptacle have a second person start the vehicle and get ready to turn back off. Person #1 should watch the receptacle and line and check for steady flow of power steering fluid. This process should be done fairly quickly. Say maybe 5 or 10 seconds max. If constant fluid comes out, it does not indicate a blockage to me. If fluid does not flow out, or has a very weak stream I would say there is potentially a blockage, which would need further pressure diagnosis. Next I would think of how that fluid looked.. was it clear clean fluid, or was it very aerated? If it has a bunch of tiny air bubbles or even large ones, I would say it's possible the pump is air bound. In which case a proper power steering system bleed, or fluid flush with manufacturer specified fluid would be my next step. Also, if the lines had been replaced or just the pump it's possible the plastic shipping plugs may not have been removed prior to installation and the fluid can not complete its cycle through the system. So wear safety equipment. Check for blockages/ potential caps left on pump where the lines go in possibly not removed Check for aerated fluid/ could need to be properly bled/ flushed Check to make sure correct fluid is used. Wrong fluid may be too thick to flow properly Hope this helps, Lenny

[@shayogburn6207]

At around 4:15 mark where you loosen the high pressure line, on my 5.4L there are radiator hoses in the way. I guess I have to remove those? Any suggestions?

[@1AAuto]

+Shay Ogburn Thanks for watching! If there are any parts in the way that prevent you from getting to the line then they will have to be moved.

[@dcgaming7249]

I have a 05 mustang and it looks similar to end of the hose at least. I can’t get it out. I finally got the end at the pump out but can’t get t he side out of the rack. Any ideas?? It is stuck!

[@amywaterman-mcintyre]

Hi I'm no expert by far lol but I've been dealing with a similar thing on my lincoln. so what I did is I cut the line the high pressure line clean off close to the bolt with a Dremel and metal cutting attachment. Now I've yet to be able to use a socket to get the damn bolt loosened but I just hit it with some more PB blast about an hour ago and I'm going to go try again. Good luck man!

[@amywaterman-mcintyre]

Hey it's me again so look my line might be different than yours because I have bolts on both ends, in case yours doesn't here is this video. might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmKpqGytZZd6Y6M

[@mackgrosvenor922]

Is there a way to take off the hose without taking off the entire pump?

[@danmiller4730]

its a 17mm not an 18 on one end

[@whitebuffalo1426]

I was thinking the same thing...by removing the pulley

[@dconlan69]

I cant find a video for the newer style F150. I have an '04. Is it the same procedure?

[@1AAuto]

+Daniel Conlan We're always cycling through cars filming hundreds of common repairs for common vehicles every month. We'll add this to our list of repairs to film. Check back again and hopefully we'll have it soon.

[@bizzzzzzle]

It similar but not the same.

[@skizzo19761]

Uahoo..lwhy don’t replace the entire pump after all this work 🤔

[@TheeAMPchannel]

Do you happen to have a link for line?

[@azcardz1869]

Where is the power steering pressure switch/sensor located? I can't find any info or diagram...

[@andrewevans3294]

This year model doesn't have a power steering pressure sensor.

[@v8shadow]

At 12:27 you spun the line around to the front. Am I to understand this line moves somewhat freely even after it is tightened down to the pump? I ask because while I was under the truck today I noticed the line seemed to have play where it joined with the pump.

[@patcrumb1667]

I was hoping you had recieved a reply as mine moves on my 98 f150, and ive noticed it has some blow by, doesnt seem to be low on fluid but something is leaking a little.

[@jclay1002]

Same question, does this line spin freely or am I to tighten it, power steering fluid is coming out of it??? Help

[@themiggybear9609]

I'm wondering if this is why my steering is stiff, besides the crown victoria steering shaft issue, that I don't have

[@chrisargue7912]

It is entirely possible to change the high pressure line without taking the belt, pump or pulley off. I just did it last night. I won't say it was fun... or that it wasn't an exercise in patience... but it is entirely possible.

[@LuisMartinez-fr9gq]

Can you explain how my friend, i need to replace my line on a 5.0 liter engine, mercury mountaineer.

[@majidal-siyabi1401]

what was the issue? why you replace it?

[@Redface19]

Most likely it was because the un-serviceable o-ring inside the pump-end fitting was old and starting to leak. I'm having the same problem on a taurus of about the same age.

[@kylepowell9829]

Do you all have a video on changing the oil cooler lines going to the remote oil filter housing on a 99 ford expedition or similar vehicle

[@1AAuto]

+Kyle Powell Thank you for watching. Unfortunately, we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this in mind for future repairs. www.1AAuto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment& 866-403-3393

[@Ed-ty1kr]

Um ... 12:00 How are you going to get the bolt in there when you seated the teflon O-ring and attached the hose in the vice. I would suggest you slide that 10mm bolt in there before you put the hose on the power steering pump, and seat the teflon o ring. But I'm sure you found thst out when you went to bolt the pump on the engine. LOL. That 10mm bolt is too long. Also, Im pretty sure it specifically said not to put the pump housing into a vice, as a warning that comes with the OEM pump... but what do I know. Im just here to figure out why they included a rubber O-ring with the new pump, along with the white nylon o-ring in the same baggy, and I can see from this video it goes on the other end of the hose. Adios amigo.

[@philipdove1705]

I think my pump has run dry 40 times in the last 5 months because of the leaky hose. I keep adding fluid. I wonder if my pump is damaged after that

[@1AAuto]

+Philip Dove Thanks for watching! Letting it run dry can cause damage, so it might need to be replaced.

[@eddiepinkerton6702]

1988

[@khanaadil7998]

Beat Gadi Ki power steering pipe