[woodhaven22]

Good-day,

Took in my 2000 Astro AWD and found that I have a leak from the power steering hose. I took a look and figure out how I would replace this. Is this something that I can try or should I leave it for the pros.

Thanks

 

[raycer]

there's always the two sides to it. changing it is not rocket science. but you need tools and be ready to get dirty. to me now days it's a matter of how much the cost to having someone do it to how long it'll take me (which normally is 3 or 4 times longer than what i anticipated) lol.
but normally, i take care of my astro.
i will say, if i had to change a power steering hose, i would do it (since i have to change my darn leaking steering box anyway!!).
let us know how it went. :thumbup:

 

[woodhaven22]

Thanks,

I think I'm going to try and do it myself.

Should I remove anything to make the job easier? Not sure on how tight the space is to do this.

Thanks

 

[raycer]

yeah, remove that nice shirt your wearing :biglaugh:
there's room under there. jack the front up and make sure you set jack stands under it. and remember you'll be dripping fluids so cover up the floor. i think the "hardest " part of the operation is taking off the serpentine belt. so that tells you the level of a job this is.
good luck.

 

[woodhaven22]

Well,

I tried for hours to remove the hose without luck, Just couldn't get in with a wench. So It's off to the shop.