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No power steering

Replaced the pump and tried 2 bleed any possible air bubbles out still have no power steering suspect faulty pump just want 2 make sure

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Could be steering rack itself. bring fluid level down a bit and with someone steering back and forth, see if there is any swirling fluid movement. if so, pump should be ok. just steering wheel back and forth a few minutes should purge any air. belt is tight i assume.

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