2001 outback leaking steering fluid

[zoli 16ga.]

Hey all, I noticed some spots in the driveway and discovered I have a leak on my stering unit. Underneath the unit there is a rubber hose that connects two piped sections (fluid return?). The hose is only spring clamped onto the metal tube, and it's leaking there.

 

So, any suggestions? Change the hose? Use gear clamps instead?

 

Thanks,

Don.

[idosubaru]

if it's really a hose just replace the hose and install two new clips to hold it in place.

 

if it's the steering rack boot you're looking at then you likely need a new rack as that seal isn't a typically replaced part.

 

i can't picture this hose you're talking about, i'm just used to metal fittings into the steering rack.

[nipper]

Got a pic?

 

If it is PS line it may be as simpple as an O ring. Wash the engine to make sure it is coming from where you think it is.