89 gmc 4x4 2500 pickup power steering lines leaking inside frame . how do i change the lines ? drop the bumper or pull gear box?

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power steering hoses run from pump to the steering box, (high pressure) and from the steering box to pump (low side).. is a closed connection. pump to box, then from box back to pump. High pressure should have pressed on fittings, while low side may have normal water hose clamps or replaceable hose without pressed on fittings.

here hope this helps for a 98 model but very similair

1998 GMC Truck Jimmy - 4WD ' Blazer, Bravada, Jimmy, S10 Pickup, Sonoma VIN S/T Service Manual ' Steering ' Power Steering System ' Repair Instructions ' Document ID: 416283
Steering Gear Replacement (4WD) Removal Procedure Tools RequiredJ 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller
Notice: Do not rotate steering shaft after steering column has been removed. Damage to SIR components may occur.

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls 4.3L.




2. Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
3. Remove the inlet and the outlet hoses from the power steering gear.
Cap or tape the ends of the hoses and the gear fittings in order to prevent dirt from entering the system.




4. Remove the intermediate shaft shield from the steering gear.




5. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling bolt.
6. Draw alignment marks on the lower intermediate shaft coupling and the steering shaft.
7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling from the steering shaft.
8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
9. Remove the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement in Steering Linkage.




10. Remove differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
11. Remove the differential carrier shield.




12. Remove the pitman arm ball stud nut at the relay rod.




13. Disconnect pitman arm from relay rod using J 24319-B .




14. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and the washers from the frame.
15. Remove the steering gear.
16. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.

You will have to pull the steering gear box that the pitman arm is attached to completely off to change it. Sorry for the bad news. The bolts go through the drivers side of the frame. You will have to take the power steering lines and upper steering shaft off as well. Be sure to try and lock the steering wheel in such a way that it does not turn on you. If it does, you could break the clock spring for the air bag in the steering wheel and set the air bag light on. After you get the gear box out it is smooth sailing! Don't forget to fill the power steering fluid when you are done before you start the truck or you could burn up the power steering pump.
Hope this helps. Good luck!

You'll have to weld a piece of flat iron with mounting holes pre-drilled, on to the frame, or if the frame where it broke isn't too bad, maybe just pound it flat, and weld the cracks and grind them . Then be sure to put some large washers on it, and lock washers. Somebody must have had that off at one time, and didn't tighten the bolts enough.

The gas lines run through the frame for protection. Leak could be above frame and dripping down line, into frame. Or leak could be from rub through where frame touches line.
Or could be from vent of overflow line.

A very Fast leak Is Simple to Diagnose

1. Start Engine with reservoir Full
2. Have a Helper to sit inside
3. Go under vehicle and look where you suspect leak is
4. Have helper turn steering wheel to
5. RIGHT or LEFT All the way till it stops and hold it there
6. If you see it Pouring out from the Area suspected.
7. That WILL be the HIGH PRESSURE Power searing hose.
8. Under High Demand they have lots of pressure.

The Low side (RETURN will leak ALL the TIME and just Drip unless there is a Large hole in it
Hope I Have Helped

as an owner of three gmc sierras, i can attest that the brake lines that run along the frame rail under the master cylinder inherently rust away and break. I wouldnt neccesarily think it was tampered with. but do check the condition of all of the lines including the fuel lines for excessive rust.

Joe Rilla this in Mike Lee. [email protected] or 242-376-1295. Drop me a line.

I just found 1 of my power steering leaks in my 1990 toy pickup. My high pressure line has a hole in it. I used a florecent die kit to locate the leak. You can get it at Autozone.