I have 97 grand caravan and need instructions(ie tools, how to access) to replace the power steering hoses. Do i need a special tool to replace both the high pressure and return power steering hoses, they are very difficult to get to with regular size wrench? What parts should be removed to gain better access to the bolts?

thx in advance

 

Welcome to the site. I iwll move this thread to the Caravan section,
FF

 

POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE HOSE

Service all power steering hoses with vehicle raised on hoist. Cap all open ends of hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports to prevent entry of foreign material into the components.
WARNING: POWER STEERING OIL, ENGINE PARTS AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT IF ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING. DO NOT START ENGINE WITH ANY LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED HOSES. DO NOT ALLOW HOSES TO TOUCH HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYST.
For part reference and part location for the vehicle that is being serviced, refer to the following figure numbers. These show the hose bracket locations, hose routings and fitting locations by the engine application of the vehicle. Use these figure numbers when referring to the removal or installation procedures for the power steering hoses listed below.
REMOVE

1. Remove cap from power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Raise vehicle See Hoisting, Group 0. Put oil drain pan under vehicle to catch power steering fluid.
4. Raise the heat sleeve on the power steering fluid return hose to expose the return hose to steel tube connection. Remove the hose clamp from the power steering fluid return hose Remove power steering fluid return hose from steel tube and allow power steering fluid to drain from pump.
5. Remove the power steering fluid pressure line from the power steering pump pressure fitting Drain excess power steering fluid from hose.
6. Remove bolt, attaching power steering hose routing bracket to front suspension cradle
7. Disconnect power steering hose at power steering gear assembly Drain the power steering fluid from power steering pump and hose.
8. Discard the O-rings on the ends of power steering fluid pressure hose.

INSTALL

1. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering hose ends, power steering pump pressure fitting and steering gear ports.
2. Install new O-rings on the ends of the power steering fluid pressure hose. Lubricate O-rings using clean power steering fluid.
3. Attach the power steering pressure hose to the fittings on the power steering pump and steering gear. Route hose avoiding tight bends or kinking. Do not bend tube ends of the power steering hoses when installing.
4. Install the power steering fluid hoses to suspension cradle routing bracket Power steering fluid hoses must remain away from the exhaust system and must not come in contact with any unfriendly surfaces of the vehicle CAUTION: When tightening and torquing the pressure hose at the power steering pump, the pressure hose is to be rotated against the fluid return hose fitting on the pump.
5. Tighten all fasteners shown for specific applications to their correct torques listed below:
   • Pump End Tube Nut 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)
   • Gear End Tube Nut 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)
   • Pump Bracket Nut 40 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
6. Install the power steering fluid return hose on the steel tube at the front suspension cradle
7. Install a screw type hose clamp on the power steering hose to steel tube connection. Tighten the screw clamp to a torque of 2 N·m (18 in. lbs.) CAUTION: The protective heat sleeves must cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube connection portion of both the power steering fluid pressure and return hoses
8. When used, properly position the protective heat sleeves on the power steering hoses. Then, tie strap the heat sleeves to the power steering hoses to keep them in their proper position.
9. After hoses are installed and power steering system is filled with fluid and cap is installed on reservoir. Start the engine and check for leaks. (See Pump Installation)

 

18mm crow's foot socket and a swivel...............

 

 

thanks for the info. it is greatly appreciated

 

Man, Tizzy comes through again,
FF

 

So, I'm currently in the middle of doing this job, instead of a crow foot I bought a cheap 18 mill combo wrench, cut a slot in the end so I can get around the hose. The pump came off fine but the other end is a total PITA.
How in the heck to do get that gd thing off? Is it necessary to remove both to hoses to get to the bottom?