Sup peeps. I have a question in need of an answer. I have a leak at some point in my power steering system. Not sure where the leak is originating, but since I plan on keeping my xj for a while, anytime I work on a system, I try to replace whatever makes sense while Im there.

So my question is this: If I replace the PS pump, Fluid Reservoir, High Pressure Hose, and return line, will this ensure that no matter where the leak is, it will be taken care of?

Thanks!

 

Unless steering box is leaking that pretty much has it covered.

 

You left out the steering box.....

 

Beat ya...

 

thanks gents!

 

I am in the exact same boat. My PS started leaking out of nowhere earlier last week. I have to top it off every ~4 days right now.

I am going to clean everything as best I can tomorrow and see if I can pinpoint the leak. If it is leaking from the lines, I think I am going to replace those first since I can get them for about $8 each on Rockauto. If the leak is still coming from the reservoir or pump, I will probably replace them both (res and pump at once) to avoid any further issues.

I am fairly certain it is not my steering gear though - the entire reservoir and both hoses are coated in PS fluid (sucks cause I had AMSOIL fluid in there and it ain't cheap).

I am actually going to let it leak for a bit longer because it seems to be flushing out the dirty fluid

 

Not sure about what the XJ world's experience is, but with the KJ, anything but Mopar Orings seems to be a crap shoot and usually leak.