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Hey Marilyn==Either the gear is leaking otr the line wasn't tightened when the pump was replaced. GoodluckJoe

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Q: Why do you have to have the rack and pinion replaced when power steering pump is replaced?
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Where would the leak be if the power steering fluid leaks when turning hard left?

could be several places, power steering hose, rack and pinion (or steering gear box) or power steering pump.


New rack and pinion new belt and a new power steering pump. Why is the belt still squealing and the power steering locking up on my 2005 Chevy Trailblazer?

Are there other accessories driven off the same belt? If so check them out. And you didn't mention if you replaced the belt tensioner or not. If not check that out also.


After a power steering flush can other things happen to require further mechanical work such as replacement of power steering pump hose rack and pinion?

ALL RUBBER COMPONENTS (HOSES/BELTS) SHOULD BE REPLACE RIGHT ABOUT EVERY TWO(2) years.now your rack and pinion should only be replace if is going bad or if is already bad. For example once the inner bushings on your tie rods brakes or crack, the entire unit needs to be replaced. if the rack is leaking it needs to be replace Even if there is NO noticeable changes in your steering of the vehicle. This is done for SAFETY REASONS.


Nissan sentra is leaking power steering fluid what do you do whats wrong with it?

If the Nissan Sentra is leaking power steering fluid, the power steering pump will need to be replaced. This part can be purchased at a salvage yard in most cases. A new power steering pump will cost between $90 and $130 just for the part. A salvage yard will probably charge $50 to $80 for a used one.


Can you convert manual steering to power steering on a 1990 maruti 800?

Yes.It can be converted . You will need to install a power assisted steering rack, power steering pump, belts and hoses.

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Your power steering pump is leaking and you replaced the pump what do you do its a 2001 Pontiac sunfire?

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Why after replaced power steering pump fluid blows out of fill cap?

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