Here is the picture to the powersteering pressure hose:
And now, here is the Picture to the Return hose:
hey there-thanks for the pictures-that's going to help a lot.
I think it's the pressure line-as it leaks visibly at the rack connection when turned to the stops,especially to the left.When it leaks it really leaks.
Now, to determin which hose it is exactly that's leaking:
1: Start Engine and allow to idle
2: Turn steering wheel from side to side while monitoring the 2 Power steering lines.
Notes:
If it squirts/leaks only while the wheel is being turned, then it is the pressure line If it leaks during all conditions then it is the return hose.
Now, It would be a lot easier to detirmine this if I knew how bad it leaks. Does it squirt fluid everywhere or does it just leak continuously.
Also, the way you described it, it is the return line that's leaking. But, I really highly doubt it as that line tends to not break/leak, unless you may have hit something in the road.
The fittings on the rack and pinion are 18 MM. Use a crows foot that is specially made for removing pipes, just so you don't strip the fitting out.
These fittings tend to give a lot of problems to remove for people. Just keep trying until you get the damn thing off.
Good Luck!!!