Fluid went low, added more fluid spilled all over engine refilled no leaks found and now steering is not working.;
The easy solution will be the excess fluid has allowed the belt to slip enough and not turn the pump fast enough to enable the steering to work. Make sure the belt as clean and free of the fluid (carb cleaner works great). Turn on the car when you do it so you get even coverage. You can also apply a belt dressing to aid in the belt maintaining "traction". If that is not the problem then you might have burned the pump up from running low or the pump just died at the same time of adding the fluid. Some of pumps can be rebuilt by you for cheaper then the cost of a new one. Just ask the parts store for prices on both.
SOURCE: power steering fluid in '04 chevy impala
i have an impala Ls 3.8 liter and (not sure about the 3.4 liter) but mine is located in the back of the engine near the middle. and get a long thin funnel because its down a little ways.
SOURCE: My power steering is out on the 2000 Chevy Impala.
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION UNIT FOR THIS A FEW TIMES...
SOURCE: i refill and it leaks
Well don't know exactly what vehicle you are working on but it is very possible that if is a car then the inner seals on the rack-n-pinion are worn out causing the fluid to leak out. If it is the rack seals leaking then you will need to replace the rack-n-pinion. Good luck.
SOURCE: Please tell me where to find the power steering
The pump is where you added the fluid! So if you added fluid, you were doing it to the pump resevoir.
SOURCE: 2005 Impala Power Steering Fluid Leak
If you recently added power steering fluid, this is a very common issue that many people come across. Power steering fluid is very commonly over filled. When the fluid reservoir is overfilled, it will flow right out over the top of the reservoir when you make a full turn either right or left. When this occurs, it gets onto your belt {s} and is then transferred all over the engine vie the belt and the air being blown back over your engine by your fan. If it is not an overfilling issue, then you have either a loose pressure line, a ruptured pressure line, a bad crimp on a pressure line or your fluid reservoir O-ring and body have somehow become separated. Pressure lines are typically easy to replace. If it is the pump and fluid reservoir, then unless you have experience at working on automobiles, I would suggest taking it to your mechanic.
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