Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement? Need some guidance

Hi All,

Noticed what looked like an oil puddle underneath my truck yesterday evening and went to investigate. It appears to be coming from what I think is the power steering pressure hose which looks to have rusted out. I checked the PS fluid reservoir and it is empty, so I'm not sure how long its been leaking. Last time I drove the truck was Friday heading home from work and it drove fine and steering felt fine. I have noticed a slight PS whine when steering wheel is locked in the morning after a cold start when backing out of driveway, but nothing crazy just a little chirp and thats it.



Anyway I looked up what I think is the part hhttps://toyotaparts.bochtoyotasouth.com/oem-parts/toyota-power-steering-pressure-hose-4441004210?c=bT0xJmw9NSZuPVJlY29tbWVuZGVkIFByb2R1Y3RzJms9MQ%3D%3D

I need some advice on whether this is a doable DIY job. I'm moderately handy- oil changes, spark plugs, etc. Any tips on how to replace this? Do I need that $266 entire assembly or can just that loop thats rusted out be replaced?

I don't know how long its been leaking, but given that there's no fluid in the reservoir and its leaking out I don't really want to drive it until I get this fixed.

Thanks in advance!

 

From your picture I think the leak is from the return line. I believe this is easier to replace as there are no fittings to undo just hose clamps. But the pressure line is probably just as crusty, which can be a bitch at the rack connection. Tricky to get to and must use crows foot to loosen fitting (very little room).
The assembly in the picture is both pressure and return line.
As per your picture the loop is there to act as a cooler for the fluid. You should be able to do this yourself.
Try Rockauto for parts - way cheaper.

 

When I saw that cooling loop, I thought it was strange that it had it since I didn’t remember that being there when I replaced my hoses. After digging around a bit, I discovered that loop is a 4 cylinder thing. Anyway, I bought my hoses from Napa and they fit perfect and were way cheaper than OEM. The only thing different was the hex sizes on the fittings.

 

thanks for the help ya'll, I was able to find just the return hose at a number of different local part store websites and on rock auto. Given that this one seemed to have rusted out I'm concerned other hard lines or connections on the steering rack may be in rough shape. I think I'm going to see if my mechanic can find the full OEM set locally and just do it once (it would be >$50 shipping to order the full OEM replacement online and have it arrive before November). If he can't find the full OEM kit for a reasonable price I'll have him fix the just return and check the other hard lines. If they look suspect then it'll be replacement of the other hard lines down the road.

 

I had same issue last month.
Wirebrushed until I found hole.
Cut out 1/2 inch either side using mini tube cutter.
Deburred and emery clothed clean.
Installed fuel line hose and 2 hose clamp.