ok. i think my power steering is leaking . because the steering colom is soaked in something. there is a little puddle under the pump hose. it has a yellowish tint to the fluid. but how do i find out for sure. i know its something power steering. because it makes the noise when i turn . also. if its one of the hoses. how do i remove that. since its at an angle.

 

Degrease it and start over looking for the leak.

 

will do.. brb... but any idea on how to remove those hoses? i think its my hp line. high pressure

 

I guess it depends on what engine you have. Like I have an 85 with the 4 banger. "2.5 litre" I just replaced the pump last month, and I loosened the belt then took the bottom hose off with a box wrench on the nut. Then the top hose just has a normal hose clamp. If you don't know how to loosen the belt. use your ratchet on the back of the pump.
But thats an 85 It really helps when people put down what they have...

 

yea. sorry. i have 4.0 liter.. 4wd.. auto.. 95 xj sport....... and i might actually need fluid in it is all. i figured out my coolant was leaking. fixed her up. now im thinking im just low on steering fluid.cause when i use the dip stick it isnt even coating it!!!.. hah. ace mechanic right here huh?.. lol... but to loosen the belt??? how do u do that. ive tried before to replace belt. but had to have shop do it cause i couldnt loosen it.

 

Well I will be no help there. lol I am old skool I have V belts. I take off a plate then put my ratchet in the bracket holding the power steering pump and turn it..
Nice and easy.

 

awe damn.. maybe mine is the same way. gunna hafta check tomorrow.. =(