Power Steering hose problems

[Riv18]

I am new to the site, so I hope I am posting this in the right place. I am not able to remove the power steering return hose from the steering rack. There isn't much space in there to get a wrench on it. Does anyone have any good tips on how to remove it? Thanks.

[Riv18]

Do I need to lower the subframe to get at the return hose or is there an easier way to get at it?

[Cliff8928]

The service manual doesn't mention lowering the subframe at all, however it does say to remove the pressure hose from the rack end first.

[Riv18]

I've tried that, but I still haven't been able to get a wrench on it (there isn't much space in there). I tried from under the car and through the driver's side wheel well. Any other thoughts?

[a.graham52]

iv never looked so im totaly guessing. is it possible to reach down from behind the engine and have nough room? what about a crows-foot and an extension? maybe a stubby wrench.

[zzyzzx]

Personally, I've never done it on this car. From what you describe it soulds like what I had to do on my 1985 Escort, in which case I used a basin wrench (the kind that plugs into a socket set, and at the end of a bunch of extensions). If I had to do it not I'd try crow's feet first.

[Riv18]

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

[TdotAlero]

I had to lower the frame on mine. Was no other way to get the hose of.