Replace power steering hose on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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of what?
radiator
P/S (power steering, ) do tell what system you are touching.
what?

Unscrew hose on both ends. Remove hose. Reverse procedure to install. Fill and bleed power steering system.

Possibly a bad P.S. hose, or maybe a loose hose connection. Close inspection is the only way to find the leak.

power steering hose are under alot of pressure, you don't repair them, you replace them. Even the return lines, although they're lower pressure, you still need the heavy duty hose for it.

Mark the hose at the pump so you'll know which end goes there on the new one. Take the old one with you to compare to the new one. Be sure to thread and tighten carefully. When filling the resevoir, pour a little in, leave the cap off, turn the steering wheel both ways to the stop. This bleeds the air out of the system. Be sure not to over fill or you will blow seals. If when you turn the wheel after the repair is made it is very hard to turn the wheel one way and easy the other way, then your hose is reversed.

My power steering pressure hose has a visible hole in it and squirts fluid when turning the wheel. How do I replace the pressure hose assembly? Is it O.K. to drive, if I top off the power steering fluid tank, and drive it about 10 miles to Autozone while it's still leaking?

There's a technical bulletin on that from Chrysler....The power steering lines need to be replaced. I have the same problem as you see this link - http://www.wjjeeps.com/tsb.htm#STEERING

SUBJECT:
Steering Honk On 4.0L And 4.7L LHD Grand Cherokee Vehicles
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the power steering pressure
and return hoses and tube.
MODELS:
1999 - 2002 (WJ) Grand Cherokee (Domestic and International Markets)
2001 - 2002 (WG) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 1999 - 2000 4.7L AND 1999 - 2002 4.0L
GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES THAT ARE LEFT HAND DRIVE (LHD) AND
ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC COOLING.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles may exhibit a honk-like sound from the power steering
system. This sound occurs most often during a low speed right hand turn,
as would occur during parking lot maneuvers.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer indicates that the above condition is present, perform the section of
the Repair Procedure that is appropriate for the equipped engine.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 04883077 Fluid, Power Steering (MS-5931 quart)
1 05080950AA Hose, Pressure (4.7L)
1 52088116AB Fitting, Pressure Hose - Quick Connect At Pump (4.7L)
19-005-02 -2-
Qty. Part No. Description
1 05080951AA Hose, Return (4.7L)
2 **06504502** Clamp, Hose (4.0L or 4.7L)
1 **52088452AE** Hose, Pressure (4.0L)
1 **52088774AC** Hose, Return (4.0L)
1 **52088775AB** Tube, Return (4.0L)
6 **34201631** Rivet, Plastic Black (Front Fascia - 4.0L)
1 **06102141AA** Screw, Pressure Hose (6 mm - 4.0L)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
**IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE:**
1. Remove the front fascia panel.
Fig.

I had the same problem. You can not replace that o ring. You have to replace the complete hose ***. They redesigned the hose to fix that common problem. To bad the customer has to pay to replace a poorly designed part.

If it only goes stiff part of the time, the box is probably OK.

Before considering major surgery:

• check the power steering fluid level.
• condition of the fluid
• condition and tension on the belts
• check for low or uneven tire pressure
• check steering linkages for damage (did someone borrow the car recently?)

If none of these check out, then consider replacing the pump.

Mike