First of All I just want to say hello to everybody and I hope you guys are doing well

Second I've got a question about the power steering hoses for a 96 Blazer. Was wondering if there is some trick to removing the High Pressure Hose? and would I have to relive the pressure in the whole power steering assembly? I talked to a mechanic when i bought the hose and he was telling me i had to relive the pressure but i wanted to check with you guys.

Thanks again and lol in the future i promise not to ask any stupid questions

Edit - just wanted to add that the reason im changing the hose is because its leaking.

 

The high pressure line can be a challenge to replace, that is for sure. When I replaced my pump, I did nothing to relieve the pressure and don't remember there being much pressure at all. I would just loosen it with caution. It will weep out one you get it broke loose and any pressure should quickly be dissipated.

You may have to use stubby wrenches to get the line off of the back of the pump. Because I was also replacing the pump, I removed the driver's side accessory drive bracket which made things a lot easier. This, however, would be a last resort if I were only replacing the lines...

 

I really do thank you for the help It really is a challenge. unfortunally stubby wrenches are too big and the crows foot I have for it latches on but I really cant turn it since its in a awkward angle. Do you think if I try to attach an extension to it would the turnning power <I couldn't find a better word for it> be stronger? Thanks again

 

The only "stupid" question is the one that's not asked. We all get to learn from the questions here.

It's really not to hard to remove the belt and the power steering pump to get better access to the hose connection.
I use a 1" wrench to hold the large nut and a crows foot or a brake line wrench to break the hose fitting loose.
My 1" wrench is for the old style fuel filters and is very thin.
You won't have any pressure in the p/steering system, but to be sure, just remove the filler cap, then put it back on again.

 

relieve power steering pump pressure, take off the cap and leave the engine off. Only under pressure when the engine is running.

This is one place I would try some of those sealers in a can. My sons PS developed a leak after we swapped in teh nused engine. To get him on the road I poured a can of Lucas PS stop leak in there. Stuff is thick as molases, but it works. Been almost a year now and it still dont leak.