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Get noise like power steering fluid is gone from transmission in gear only

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First of all power steering uses power steering fluid and the transmission uses transmission fluid, check both the power steering fluid level and the transmission fluid level and fill to proper levels with proper fluid

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2. Transmission internal gear sets/clutches. If the whining noise occurs only when in forward or reverse gears, and not in park, it is probably something along the input shaft of the transmission, which could include clutch packs, torque converter, and bearings. If the noise goes away when in Park, and steering the wheel while sitting still doesn't make it come back, disregard option #1.

Based on the situation, I'm going to choose to elaborate on #2, as I presume this is your problem.

Since you note that the problem is there when you drive and when you turn, I'm recommending transmission service. At the very least, check your fluid level.

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Dealer, but did you check the Power steering fluid level??or any leaks. There are two hose that connect to the gear box from the power steering pump. if the pump is low on fluid you lose your power steering, if the hose has a leak or it blew and lost the power steering fluid then you lost your power steering again. 
Check the fluid level to the power steering pump and any leaks or broken hose to the gear box.
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