High Pressure Power Steering Hose Replacement

[dolfan16]

Ok I've looked all over and cant find anything, hoping you guys can help me out. I bought new hose and went to take off bottom fitting. It takes an 18mm Wrench but there is no was to get a standard wrench up there and get any kind of traction or leverage, its like you need some kind of angled wrench. Has anyone ever done this before? ANyone have any insight? Any info would br much appreciated!!

 

[ranger7ltr]

This hose is a PITA to remove...

I tried every tool I have and I have an entire garage full of tools to remove this hose... The only way I found is to cut the hose off near the fitting on the rack then use a socket to remove it... The new hose has a longer body and a regular wrench will be more than enough to tighten it back up...

I found my original hose to be overtightened so make sure you only tighten it up to about 20 ft. lbs...

 

[rabbit91]

Thanks for the info! Just trying to do this to mine