Power steering oil leak from pressure pipe from steering pump

Remove or Disconnect

Coolant recovery tank.
ECM cover.
Serpentine belt.
Power steering pressure line at pump.
Catch oil in drain pan.
Power steering pressure line at steering gear.
The pressure pipe is the lower line at the steering gear.
Use a 18 mm crow's foot line wrench with a 2 foot, 3/8 inch drive extension.
Access line from engine compartment, between the rocker arm cover and front of dash mat.
Raise and suitably support vehicle.
Steering gear heat shield bolts and heat shield.
Power steering gear line clamps at steering gear.
Power steering pressure line from vehicle.
Install or Connect

Power steering pressure line into vehicle.
Power steering gear line clamp at steering gear.
Steering gear heat shield and bolts.
Tighten
Bolts to 6 N.m (54 lb. in.) .
Lower vehicle.
Power steering pressure line at steering gear.
Use a 18 mm crow 5 foot line wrench with a 2 foot, 3/8 inch drive extension.
Power steering pressure line at pump.
Serpentine belt.
ECM cover.
Coolant recovery tank.
Fill system.
Bleed the system.
Inspect
For leaks.
To support the cradle while lowering it use a floor jack in the center of the rear.

yes, i would change both lines since you are there. no other disconnects.With the bolts removed it will drop about 4 to 5 inches. make sure the fronts are tight,take your time.

Check the oil level if low top up then turn from left to right to bleed it out ,could have a fluid leak only slight on the pressure sensor or the pipes are going porus

I think that you are refering to the power steering pump an the oil hose is leaking from a fitting or a hole in the pipe. Check the tension of the fittings and tighten if loose . Take the vehicle to a steering specialist to determine the exact position of the leak.

that sounds like the high pressure side hose for the power steering, if it is , you replace the whole hose

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 2.4L Engine Fig. 1: Location of the power steering pump - 2.4L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect and cap the power steering fluid lines from the pump.
3. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the power steering pump. To install:
   
4. Install the power steering pump.
5. Install the pump mounting bolts and tighten to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
6. Uncap and connect the fluid lines to the power steering pump. Tighten the line fittings to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Fill the power steering pump with fluid and bleed the air from the system.
9. Road test the vehicle and verify no leaks.

3.1 Engine Fig. 2: Power steering pump mounting detail - 3.1L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
3. Unfasten the power steering pump-to-engine bolts.
4. Pull the pump forward, then disconnect and plug the pressure tubes. NOTE: Place a rag under the pressure tubes to contain any excess power steering fluid.
   
5. Remove the engine mount, and remove the pump. NOTE: To remove the engine mount, support the engine with a suitable jack by the oil pan. Make sure to use a thin piece of wood on the jack pad to disperse the weight and prevent oil pan damage. To install:
   
6. Position the pump and install the engine mount. Tighten the engine support-to-mount bolts to 96 ft. lbs. (130 Nm). Tighten the engine mount-to-body bolts to 49 ft. lbs. (66 Nm) and the nut to 31 ft. lbs. (42 Nm), and remove the jack from the oil pan.
7. Unplug and connect the pressure tubes.
8. Install the serpentine drive belt.
9. Fill the power steering pump reservoir with the proper type and amount of fluid. Bleed the power steering system.
10. Connect the negative battery cable and check for leaks.

two most likely places it could leak oil from is the steering rack or the power steering pump,,,check the steering rack by turning the steering hard over and looking at the rubber boots on each end to see if any oil is leaking from them (its red in colour) also look at the pump you should see if thats leaking oil as it will splater every were,,,there is a slim chance its a pipe,,,,

most likely cause is a union where the flexible pipe joins the metal pipe ,on the power feed side of the system so follow pipe from pump to the steering rack and the high pressure pipe where it goes from metal to rubber is where you will find the leak

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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the power steering pressure hose (2) from the power steering pump (1).
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe, automatic transmission only. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System
4. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the power steering gear (3).
5. Remove the power steering hose retainer (2).
6. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from the vehicle
   1. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the vehicle
   2. Install the power steering hose retainers (2). NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
   3. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering gear (3). Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
   4. Install the front exhaust pipe, if removed. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System.
   5. Lower the vehicle.
      1. Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump (1). Tighten the fitting to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
      2. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System in Service and Repair of Steering.

there may have been air trapped in the power steering system. Keep a close eye on the system & your oil. Make sure your not leaking (wrong filter etc.)

leaking power steering pump can be oil seal.or the gasket, maybe loose bolts or pipes.
steering is tight because of leaking on the sytem also the noises is from the pump.