98chevy2500SS
Specializes in Accessories 101
Yes, definitely replace both hoses if they are leaking. Here's the procedure that we did on my 96 when I put a new PS pump in:
-Jack up front end
-Fill pump full of fluid
-Remove return line
-Spin steering wheel left and right (keep in mind to keep refilling fluid so that you don't put air into system while you're bleeding it, having some help from a friend will be most beneficial). Make sure you spin the wheel until it stops in each direction.
-Keep spinning until clear fluid is coming out of the return line
-Hook up return line
-Start the engine
-Refill pump fluid in case the spinning of the pump has sucked some fluid down
I bought some AC Delco PS fluid on Rock Auto, some people say to only get GM equivalent fluid in it, so that's what I got to keep my PS whine to a minimum. Try not to put that "Stop leak" garbage in there.
-Jack up front end
-Fill pump full of fluid
-Remove return line
-Spin steering wheel left and right (keep in mind to keep refilling fluid so that you don't put air into system while you're bleeding it, having some help from a friend will be most beneficial). Make sure you spin the wheel until it stops in each direction.
-Keep spinning until clear fluid is coming out of the return line
-Hook up return line
-Start the engine
-Refill pump fluid in case the spinning of the pump has sucked some fluid down
I bought some AC Delco PS fluid on Rock Auto, some people say to only get GM equivalent fluid in it, so that's what I got to keep my PS whine to a minimum. Try not to put that "Stop leak" garbage in there.