Power Steering Hoses Replacement | Jeep Cherokee XJ

This repair is overdue, I’ve been topping off the fluid for longer than I’m willing to admit! The parts are inexpensive, so let’s replace the power steering hoses on this 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ.

I remove the air cleaner box to give me better access to the bottom of the power steering lines. I chose not to remove the bottom radiator hose which I had to patiently work around, but it’s doable. Stubby wrenches might help but I don't have them (added to the wish list!). I replace both hoses even though only the high pressure line was leaking. These parts are very inexpensive so there is no better time than now to replace both!

Make sure the o-rings from the old hoses come out and that when you install the new hose ends (the threaded ones) that the supplied new o-rings are in place.

0:00 Intro - Replacing Jeep XJ Power Steering Hoses
0:23 Removing Air Filter Box
1:30 Cleaning up greasy mess from leaky power steering line
1:57 Removing old fluid from power steering pump
2:50 Removing old power steering hoses
3:54 Removing a stray o-ring
4:27 Installing new power steering hoses

Parts used:
Gates 353770 High pressure hose https://amzn.to/3BK2HPh
Gates 363510 Return hose https://amzn.to/3eW8bO8
Power Steering Fluid https://amzn.to/3UqZxYj

Tools used:
Ratchet & Extention
13mm socket
16mm wrench
18mm wrench
Hose pick tool https://amzn.to/3xrpJYP
Turkey Baster https://amzn.to/3qMF2r8
Blue Shop Paper Towels https://amzn.to/3BO0jXN
Simple Green Cleaner https://amzn.to/3RR8hFh
Drill (to fix the broken bolts situation on my air cleaner box 😐)