Loose/Broken power steering line?

[98 svt]

Was under the hood yesterday when I noticed a liquid stain up against the firewall. Upon close inspection it seems the pictured line is loose or broken.
I have noticed my power steering is a bit harder and noisy than normal (brand new rack). My brakes seem weak also.
The line I am pointing to is the bad line. The square shape is loose from the hex shape below it.
Is there a way to just tighten this? Is it missing an O-ring or something?

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[shurur]

There is an neoprene oring and maybe a teflon washer that goes there.

I just replaced all of mine.
I probably documented the sizes and sources.
I will try to dig it up.

 

[98 svt]

There is an neoprene oring and maybe a teflon washer that goes there.

I just replaced all of mine.
I probably documented the sizes and sources.
I will try to dig it up.

Where does it actually unscrew?

 

[shurur]

The nut at the bottom should turn.
You just put a wrench on the top nut to keep hose from possibly spinning.

 

[shurur]

The Grail!!

Power Steering O-Rings

Hi Pressure Hose to Rack (rubber, small)
Ford #388748-S,
Danco 96722(Lowes) #5, 3/8"OD, 1/4"ID x 1/16"
(9.5mm x 6.3mm) 1.5-1.6mm thick [Amazon:uexcell 10x7]

Hi Pressure Hose to Pump (rubber, large)
Low Pressure Hose to Rack (rubber, large)
Ford #388749-S,
Danco 96723(Lowes) #6, 7/16"OD, 5/16"ID x 1/16"
(11mm x 8mm) 1.5-1.6mm thick order [Amazon:uexcell 9x4.6]

Hi Pressure Hose to Rack (Teflon, small)
Ford #388897-S
Help/Dorman #82540 (Kit, both sizes)

Lo Pressure Hose to Rack (Teflon, large)
Ford #388898-S
Help/Dorman #82540 (Kit, both sizes)


DIY using teflon tape and be done with it!!
post #20
Take the teflon washer off, clean any junk you put on there off the threads,
wrap the threads with teflon tape,
give it a couple extra wraps in the groove at the top,
install, call it a day. Don't over tighten it.

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Power steering leaks from lines, rack?
These teflon seals (2 each in package) are for Ford power steering hoses.
Equivalent part numbers 388897S FORD MOTOR COMPANY and 388898S FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

388898S Sizes 33/64" (13mm) ID - 5/8" (16mm) OD.
and
388897S Sizes 29/64" ID (11.5mm) - 35/64" (13.9mm) OD

1. TEFLON WASHERS
A.
MFG #388898-S (.51" ID)..essentially the are type II; ID = .495”
Specs appear to be: actual measured!!
OD: 16mm (.63”)
ID: 13mm (.51”)

B.
MFG #388897-S (.453" ID)..essentially the are type ?
Specs appear to be: internet found
OD: 14mm (.55”)
ID: 11.5mm (.453”)
Help/Dorman #82540 (1 Kit, both sizes) (THREE SETS TOTAL)

2. RUBBER O-RINGS
A.
11mmx1
no find thread:
Small Power Steering Leak

Hi Pressure Hose to Rack (rubber, small) and also to hydroboost (THREE TOTAL)
Ford #388748-S,
Danco 96722(Lowes) #5, 3/8"OD, 1/4"ID x 1/16"

MFG ##388748-S
Specs appear to be: 11x1
OD: 11mm (.43”)
ID: 9mm (.35”)

B.
11mmx1.5
Hi Pressure Hose to Pump (rubber, large)
Low Pressure Hose to Rack (rubber, large)

and also to hydroboost (THREE TOTAL)
Ford #388749-S,
Danco 96723(Lowes) #6, 7/16"OD, 5/16"ID x 1/16"

MFG ##388749-S
Specs appear to be: 11x1.5
OD: 11mm (.43”)
ID: 8mm (.31”)

 

[98 svt]

Thanks good info there, after reading through those links, I am thoroughly confused though.
haha

What is it that I need? Is it just the teflon washer? Rubber o-ring?

 

[shurur]

Help/Dorman #82540 (Kit, both sizes)

then take a look at the rubber oring on the end.
If it is in good shape, you could leave it on.
or just remove it and measure it with a ruler.