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Why would your power steering go out after a minor accident and no damage to the pump?
Matthewlfears
The accident may have caused excessive force being placed to the oil/hose system that has caused a leak, it may be small enough that you may not be able to see it without putting the car up on a hoist.
If your talking wheel alignment something has been bent.
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