Freelander 2 (LR2) power steering hose
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It's a bit of a bugger to do.
I've done 1 and it took nearly a day to get all the bits of old pipe out the rack connection. It's actually best to replace the whole hose assembly, as once it's done, it'll outlast the vehicle, if you paint the metal pipes when they're fitted.
Thankfully mine is currently ok, so I'm hoping to avoid that little joy for a couple of years yet.
Make sure you replace the reservoir at the same time, as the built in filter blocks, causing it's own issues, and only used the correct CHF fluid, which is normally green or clear in some makes.
I've done 1 and it took nearly a day to get all the bits of old pipe out the rack connection. It's actually best to replace the whole hose assembly, as once it's done, it'll outlast the vehicle, if you paint the metal pipes when they're fitted.
Thankfully mine is currently ok, so I'm hoping to avoid that little joy for a couple of years yet.
Make sure you replace the reservoir at the same time, as the built in filter blocks, causing it's own issues, and only used the correct CHF fluid, which is normally green or clear in some makes.
Arctic2
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As above i had the same problem rusted in bolt, and pipe
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lots of other items to remove before you can add a new hose pipe,
The clamp in the photo is the first thing you need to take apart if you can, the bolt sheered when i tried to undo it.
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I decide to cut the rusty pipe which needed changing to help me get to the bolt going into the steering rack.
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Remove the rubber hose from the other pipe first that will help also.
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as you can see the bolt is of allen key type and mine rounded off.
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In the end i had to use an Irwins socket to remove it.
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I had to buy the two parts so i could use the bracket from the other pipe.
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Power steering fluid is green not red.
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I bought three litres as you have to bleed the system after pipe hose change, and as advised above change out the the reservoir.
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lots of other items to remove before you can add a new hose pipe,
The clamp in the photo is the first thing you need to take apart if you can, the bolt sheered when i tried to undo it.
I decide to cut the rusty pipe which needed changing to help me get to the bolt going into the steering rack.
Remove the rubber hose from the other pipe first that will help also.
as you can see the bolt is of allen key type and mine rounded off.
In the end i had to use an Irwins socket to remove it.
I had to buy the two parts so i could use the bracket from the other pipe.
Power steering fluid is green not red.
I bought three litres as you have to bleed the system after pipe hose change, and as advised above change out the the reservoir.
Thanks Nodge/Arctic2
Very useful posts
I managed to separate them,there’s a spring in the female end which fits in the recess of the male.
A vice and a pair of pliers and a hammer with a little assistance and manipulation in and out and it parted,spring is still intact and think I can reuse the hose and hopefully saved a few pounds.
Very useful posts
I managed to separate them,there’s a spring in the female end which fits in the recess of the male.
A vice and a pair of pliers and a hammer with a little assistance and manipulation in and out and it parted,spring is still intact and think I can reuse the hose and hopefully saved a few pounds.
