I already got the outer tie rod off, I'm doing the inner tie rod now. Hope you don't mind me using your pic. I'm just trying to make sure I'm trying to unscrew the right part, it's the thing that the arrow is pointing at, right? So I'm unlikely to damage anything by exerting a lot of force on it?

 

Success! I used my new 1 1/2" wrench from Tractor Supply Company and the thing came right off. Best tool for the job IMO, and only $13. Just crank the wheel all the way to one side and you'll have plenty of clearance for that bad boy.

 

thats a big tool haha

 

Haha thanks.

When I'm done using it, I'll loan it to anyone who's willing to put down a $13 security deposit and pay for shipping. Shipping would probably cost more than the tool itself though if you live on the west coast

 

I haven't got a chance to get under my car today due to the downpour of freezing rain that's been going on since I woke up. I was looking through my Bently manual when I discovered that the power steering hose connecting the rack to the cooler has a banjo fitting on the end of it. I got a picture of it from ECS. My question is, how do I remove this fitting from the old hose and install it on the new one?

 

you need a special tool to crimp the fitting on the rubber hose. what you can do is cut the old rubber hose and join it up with the new hose. make sure yo use metal fittings to put them together. don't even try messing with the banjo bolt. you will tear your hair out, TRUST me on this one lol

 

Ok hiwords, you've talked me out of replacing the banjo fitting myself, but what if I took it to a local hydraulic equipment repair shop? Would they be able to safely install the old fitting directly onto the new hose without having to salvage some of the old hose? If it's too expensive or completely impractical, I'll just install it the way you said.

 

well the problem is getting the banjo bolt on and off. it's the biggest PITA you'll ever come across. i believe it's a 22mm but you need one that's extremely shallow and you need small hands to get the socket on the banjo bolt. turning the wheel won't allow for more space because the lines go on the stationary part of the rack. if you can get the banjo bolt on and off easily, i'd take it to a shop and have them crimp on the new hose. ImTheDevil can back me up about the banjo bolt lol

 

I know what you mean about accessing the banjo bolt, but it looks like it needs to come out anyway due to a leak. It's a very small leak, barely noticeable, but it's there. I have an arrow pointing to it.

Any idea where I could get a replacement fitting without the hose? Do you think something like this could be repaired?

 

JW a2thy how is your handling now?