JasperP

I recently got a 2002 sc430 with around 170,000 miles on it. I knew it had a power steering leak and found there was a small crack in the rubber portion of the high pressure hose (going from the pump to the steering rack). So I got a replacement hose but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to maneuver the old hose out without damaging it. Does anyone know the trick to get it out?

(update)
Sorry for the late update but I got it in, I had to remove the sway bars that the return/high pressure line sit above on the bottom of the car and then fish it out through the top. Definitely a lot easier to put the new one in. Anyone who might have to make the swap themselves, just really take it slow fishing it out, but definitely possible.

GmanSC

Get the leak fixed quick before it destroys the alternator.

dan25man

I had the same issue. I just replaced the rubber portion of the high pressure line. Not the whole hard+soft line. Idk how the best way to remove that is. For just replacing the rubber hose part I remember it being a royal pain but with care I just cut the old hose out and put the new one in. If you are replacing the entire assembly you may have to drop the steering rack to get access.

Wilson2000

Dan, It sounds like you were working on the return hose between the rack and reservoir, not the high pressure supply line between the pump and rack. I believe there is no option but to replace the entire high pressure line. That said, I've only worked on the reservoir hoses on the SC, so I can't advise on the replacement of the high pressure hose. I did one on a 1997 Avalon and it wasn't easy because of the tight quarters. It would be easier with a rack to lift the car, so maybe it's not really a DIY job? Jasper might want to find a good indy shop to do it for him.