Power Steering Leak? Check this EASY FIX First

How to diagnose, identify and repair a very common power steering leak. I went through many steps to nail down the source of this leak and I think it may help many of you to save time, money and work in repairing your power steering leak.
The factory hose clamps can not be adjusted and over time they, along with the power steering hose, will lose their sealing / holding power. I will show you the proper hose clamps to use to repair and prevent future leaks.
I hope this video will help many people make a simple repair to their leaking power steering hose.

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[guillermoverduzco]

THANK YOU!!, you saved me a lot of time, money and worry! My problem was the same as yours and I was able to solve it immediately with a cheap garden hose clamp. Thank you again you are a great teacher.

[brassmule]

I've replaced these leaking lines on several of this era Toyota Camry - recognized the engine layout immediately. The Sunsong part on Rock Auto is 26 bucks. It's always been the rubber hose just worn out, hardening, etc, and no longer sealking corrrectly. I recommend sticking with the OE continuous pressure clamps and not switching to worm drive clamps, unless you plan on routinely tightening up your worm drive clamps over time. Two of the Camrys I did the replacement over 3 years ago and they continue to function without any leaking, so I am confident in the quality of the Sunsong parts.

[DefensorFortis]

If you look up a video by a YouTuber named silver cymbal, he advised the screw tight clamps expand and contract and you have to get the clamps that are designed to keep constant pressure regarding of a screw tightening method. I have also seen hose zip ties that you clamp down with a special tool and they don't expand like metal and keep pressure on the hose.

[genuinsanity]

Thanks for the tip.... I have 2007 Mitsubishi . About once a month, there is a tell tale moaning and groaning of power steering pump and heaviness which tells me its time to top off resivoir ....Very likely faulty / loose clamp. I just got done upgrading rear door speakers when I noticed the power window motors and lift arm track and roller pulley are installed "dry" at the factory as in no lubricant this shortens life of motors and keeps cash coming in for certified parts and mechanics . I went around to all 4 doors , greased all lift arm tracks AND vertical window tracks with dry silicone lube....also coated inner door , and latch linkage with WD-40. to inhibit rust
WOW ! Night and day ! Huge load off motors and rust prevention, the tracks rust quickly....one was fused with roller pulley and fried motor.
Removing door panel is not as bad as it seems. Have spare nylon plug inserts at the ready, they get brittle with age and break when prying off door panels.

[ComRaidez]

God bless you for saving me from expensive repairs, I had a leak from that exact spot for months . I thought it was the hose but no it was the clamps thank you

[emilybull]

Quick connect hose clamps are what you should be using. The ones you manually tighten never stay tight because of the fluctuating heat under the hood. Your problem was your clamps. Plain and simple. Cars come with quick connect clamps because they just work better.

[joe]

i have had great sucess using 2 clamps. It seems there is plenty of room to use double clamps on that one end. Be sure to position the screws 180 degrees from each other. You do not want both screws facing the same direction

[candycane]

Thankyou so much, I’m having that same trouble it’s leaking where the tightners are

[mawwreece]

Spring clamps are a pain in the neck to get off after they’ve been on for a while, they become embedded in the hose. The low side clamp down at the steering pump can be replaced as well fairly easily while it’s drained and will save you some trouble if there’s a next time around.

[JDMHaze]

$116 at the dealership is surprisingly cheap by stealership standards lol Have a 2000 RX 300, replace the steering rack and it’s still leaking and I don’t think it’s the line so I’m still watching

[inthepresence]

Thank you, Helping U online! You just saved me a lot of time and trouble. As well as some cash!

[gch]

Woow my Camry 2010 has the same problem….thank you so much for your help ❤

[ericnwachukwu]

Okay this is helpful, but is there another way to test the hose for leaks if you don't have an air gun?

[Luke-ofStoke-Factor]

Does Tesla have same power steering lines and mechanism?

[ketjwfn]

Those clamps are the wrong clamps. They do not maintain the pressure required for the system

[dannyduds]

Is that a 3/8 hose? Trying to replace it and its a bear coming on

[scorpio-girl]

This is my proble. It's a tiny leak somewhere, with oil spreading just like you described. I'll bring my 1998 Toyota Camry (111, 200 miles) to my brother. He's my in-house mechanic.

[KerrBox]

i've had my power steering pump and switch replaced by the mechanics of the people who sold it to me in a town 45 minutes away from me, this was two different trips. it started leaking again and i thought "screw it, i'm going to see the local mechanic" who tells me it's the power steering rack that's leaking. now i'm just wondering if the other parts were leaking at all and if i just replaced parts that didn't even need replacing

[jrm]

Has this issue been fixed in this way? My 2009 Camry leaks at the EXACT place.

[Aba-pqbb]

Nice video but as I'm checking my car I don't think it's lucky to be right there, you can literally put your finger around the join and will see the oil on it if it leaks from there.