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Top off the fluid, then look for leaks at the pump, in the hoses and at the rack and pinion. Power Steering pumps produce high pressure. Any leaks should be very obvious. You might need a flashlight to see down into the engine compartment.
Before you check for leaks, you might want to wipe down the pump and the hoses so you know that any fluid you see is from a current leak.
For what it's worth, I had a power steering leak in my '96. I tried all the major fluid brands that claimed they would stop leaks. They didn't, so I just kept pouring fluid into the car at the rate of a pint every couple of days.
One day while I was at Albertson's, I picked up a quart of Eagle No Leak. It's from the folks who bring us Stabil fuel stabilizer. It stopped the leak after just a couple of top offs! Thousands of miles later, I still have no leak. I highly recommend Eagle.
You will find it in a bright yellow/gold colored bottle. Stabil claims that all the major parts houses carry it, but I've never seen it in Autozone or Checker. Maybe they don't like to sell it because it works so well? If you don't find it, check Albertsons or your local big supermarket.
If it helps you as well as it helped me, it might just be a $3.00 fix to your problem.
NOTE: you might want to wear gloves and eye protection when you check for leaks.
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