I have a 2002 Camry LE 2.4L 4-Cyl with about 116,500 miles. I hear a growling noise when I turn the steering wheel to the right or left at very low speed. When the steering is turned, I see some yellowish-green liquid oozing from the "suction hose" that connects the power steering fluid reservoir to the pump.

Is this a kind of leak that can be fixed using Bar's Leaks 1600 High Mileage Power Steering Fluid Repair https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/16794875 or Rislone High Mileage Steering Stop Whine with Leak Repair 4604 Power Steering Fluid https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/2426102232.

Are such sealants known to damage to the power steering pump or other parts?

Thanks.

 

These sealants work by making the seals swell. They typically will not harm the system, but they may not work.

Can you replace the hose clamp on the suction hose with a screw type clamp?

Suggest you change the PS fluid with new. Draw out the old fluid from the reservoir and replace with new. The reservoir cap should have the fluid type.

The growling could be from air getting into the fluid. A new clamp may solve that.

 

Actually, all three hoses--suction, return, and high pressure are original. They have taken a beating in the Texas heat, and are all candidates for replacement. I am just trying to make sure I am not ignoring cheaper alternatives.
What are your thoughts on this hose set available at carparts.com: Power Steering Hose, Pressure Hose and Return Hose?

Anything to be concerned about?

 

Try rockauto.com.

You might be able to find low pressure PS return hose by the foot at an autoparts store.

 

Good. Let me give them a try. Thanks much for your guidance! Appreciate it.