87landshark

good morning all. pulled the shark out to replace the power steering pressure hose. got the alternator down to get access to the bolt on the pump, but what has to be done to gain access to the bolt on the steering rack? should the anti-roll bar be dropped? the car is currently up on ramps, so there is still weight on the wheels. If you could drop me a line and let me get this done before hurricane sandy hits, it would be great!

kelanel

Yep, pretty much. Anti-sway bar is directly over the banjo bolts. loosen and drop it. There should be a small bolt holding both the pressure and return lines against the side wall via bracket. It would be a good time to change the washers when re-installing. I think its 22# for torque spec on the banjo bolts.

Mrmerlin

Remove the 2 clamps on the swaybar then drop the sway bar down so you can fit a 19mm box or socket to the banjo bolt.

Turn the wheels back and forth a few times after banjo removal to drain the old fluid out.

Now is also a good time to swap out the reservoir and the factoruy curved line that runs to the pump.
NOTE If you dont have a new reservoir and curved line dont start the job till you do,
if you dont have new sealing washers for the Banjos dont start this job they will just about always leak if you use the old washers.

M. Requin

Also helps to tie back the cables that run in front of those banjo bolts, gives you more room and less frustration.

87landshark

Yeah, that's pretty much exactly what I did. The sway bar came down and I also unbolted the wiring looms connected at the starter to give myself a little clearance. I replaced the crush rings at both ends of the hose, as well as the s shaped hose running out of the bottom of the resovior. I did not however, replace the resovior itself. Why do you think I should? Is it something that fails over time? It's holding it's own for now.

Mrmerlin

the reservoir has an internal filter it is not replaceable,
if its original it would not hurt to swap in a new part with the fresh filter

dr bob

The reservoir/filter is on the 30k, with ATF and filter and I'm sure a few more things. Once you commit to having red dribble on the floor, might as well do both ends of the car at once I guess.

87landshark

oh, man. I'm always a day late and a dollar short. hopefully all will be well until its time for me to replace the return hose, as everything is back together and operating well. I sure wish I had known earlier, my bad for not contacting you all sooner. Lesson learned. Thank you all for your help.