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Originally Posted by Rishi3
So about 6 months ago, power steering was weak and noisy, so I did a flush with new fluid. It didnÂ’t help so I did some research and bought a new PS pump. Never put it in, but last week I just had no power steering at all. So now as I am getting ready to replace the pump, I see there is no fluid in the reservoir! The reservoir is stained and has a ton of gunk on the bottom, so at quick glance it looks full.
Next course of action is replacing the pump, cleaning out the reservoir, and new fluid.
I do not know where the leak is coming from, but do you guys think it is the pump and I should go ahead with the repair?
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I would first clean the reservoir and old pump the best you can and refill it, clean any wet looking areas with brake cleaner to try and find where the leak is before installing a new pump, be sure to check the rack and pinion assembly for leaks as well, especially where the tie rods connect, inside the tie rods rubber boots and where the steering shaft connects.
Once you know where it's leaking then you can best determine what to do before installing the new pump.