Urgent: Socket size for PS hose @ pump

[Jim Wright]

On 2/12/02 5:48 PM, "George Roffe" <G_Roffe@big-a.com> wrote:

> If you'll put your web site back up, I might tell you.

Ack!  Well, at least now I have a new procedure to contribute.  ;)

Loosening the top connector is straightforward, but a pain.  I think that
was a 14mm socket, you need to get a screwdriver in there to pry against the
connection to keep it from moving, it isn't secure enough to loosen and
tighten as is.

Now, that lower bolt is an even worse pain.  No combination of extensions or
U-joints would help there to get it from straight below, without removing
the passenger side axel.  I was finally able to get a ratchet in there with
the handle sticking out towards the passenger side wheel and popped it
loose.

Anyone doing this should have a drain pan ready, because as soon as that
bolt pops loose, whatever fluid is left in the hose will start draining out.

> OK OK, it's 24mm. :-) (at least I'm 98% certain)

I'm now 100% certain, that's the one I bought about an hour ago.  Also, it
looks like 15/16" is the same size for the power steering high pressure
hose.

I found a bolt at the HW store with that size head, and both of those size
sockets fit over it just fine.