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Fix power steering leak

It is leaking from underneath how do I stopit?

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You need to determine where the leak is originating. The possbilities are:

1. Leaking from the power steering pump.
2. Leaking from the high pressure hose at the steering rack
3. Leaking from the return hose at the steering rack
4. Leaking from the steering rack boot(s).

Once you find the leak source, replace that component.

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Steve Jensen

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  • Posted on Jun 28, 2012

SOURCE: power steering leak

replacing a line wouldnt be to hard, neither would replacing the whole pump, which is probably what you will have to do. If you checked it and it was dry then there has, more than likely been damage done to the pump. The biggest problem with your situation isn't really difficulty of the job but more the cost of replacement parts. I can't say for sure on your vehicle but pumps can get pretty pricey for some cars. Good luck on your fix.

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Terry Engel

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: water leak

more then likelyt the water you see is coming from somewhere on the edges of your water pump and just dropping down from the gravity...replace the whole waterpump and be happy

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 17, 2009

SOURCE: cant locate power steering leak

I have the same problem. The high pressure line coming off the bottom of the power steering pump was leaking where the steal line goes into the rubber line. The fluid was running down the hose between the plastic cover on the hose and coming out on the bottom passenger side. This hose is a huge pain to change have to lower the sub frame to get it off the rack. And the hose is expensive.

Good Luck hope this helps

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Pat J R Kenny

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  • Posted on Aug 13, 2012

SOURCE: power steering fluid leaking;

it is probaly your high pressure power steering line

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Stephen

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2013

SOURCE: power steering front pulley seal...is it repaired easily?

Normally you would replace the pump with a rebuilt or used part. The shaft can be damaged enough to ruin a new seal.

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