95 e320 w124 Wagon Power Steering Braided hose

[Bob Weir]

Braided hose leaking at PS pump. Hose goes from pump to self-leveling reservoir located in LF fender. Reservoir has slider into metal bracket, but brake lines to ABS "appear" to interfere with reservoir removal.

Suggestions for replacing braided hose and removing reservoir are appreciated.

Other posts indicate there's a filter in the self-leveling reservoir cap. If so, how do I determine if filter needs replacing? Does PS pump supply pressure for self-leveling system? Is any de-pressurizing required before R&R?

Could this PS leak contribute to "wandering" while cruising interstate? Car always has an alignment & tracking problem.

Thanks,

Bob