problem with the power steering

[elpuas3000]

the power steering fluid is leaking from somewhere were do you guys think it could be leaking from?

[AtomicX]

On mine, it was leaking from the underneath the Powers steering reservoir. Can you see the fluid or are you just noticing a decrease in fluid from the reservoir?

[bkathsalero]

If it's not coming from the pump it's porbably a p/s pressure hose

[AbHeLlRaZoR]

If it's not coming from the pump it's porbably a p/s pressure hose

X2 its most likely a pressure hose

[rida125]

Ok what if your power steering has like knots in it and im not losing power steering fluid???

[bkathsalero]

haha how in the hell did you get knots in your prussure hose?

[TdotAlero]

haha how in the hell did you get knots in your prussure hose?
Maybe he just wanted to say that his ps pump isn't pumping, like mine :p

[rida125]

no theres no knots in the hose but like when im driving everyonce in a while ill be turning and then it gets super hard to turn the wheel, (and the best thing i can describe it like is like driving an old school tractor without power steering,) but when i start to get the RPM's up it becomes easier to steer?

[bkathsalero]

either you need a power steering pump or a rack and pinion - or you could just have some air in the lines

[rida125]

either you need a power steering pump or a rack and pinion - or you could just have some air in the lines

Are any of these things serious? because i have brought it into the shop and the guy just told me to watch my fluid level and the level has been fine now for the last 6 months???

[bkathsalero]

a rack and pinion is pretty spendy - does it whine ever when you turn the wheel

[rida125]

sometimes

[TdotAlero]

does it whine ever when you turn the wheel
I was just gonna ask. Sounds like his pump is about to go. You can get a new pump for a decent price off eBay. New ones are pricy, especially those for 3.4 with variable assist.

[rida125]

So I found ok the car-part.com website that a used power steering pump is $75

[elpuas3000]

hey guys i check the pressure hose and it doesnt look like is leaking from there... so could the power steering be leaking from RACK AND PINION???

[CactusWill]

Check the rubber boot sleeve that goes over the steering column gear leading into the rack. Mine had come loose and the fluid was leaking like crazy, but I slipped the rubber boot back into place and it stopped leaking completely.

[elpuas3000]

i hope is that ty for the help :)
there is still hope... i hopes is that ;)

[elpuas3000]

mmm... the rubber boot it has a nice hole.... and the fluid is leaking from there so how do i change that?

[CactusWill]

You'll have to disconnect the steering linkage, it might be a 13mm bolt I don't remember. You'll have to get the car in the air, and its probably the first steering knuckle above where the column leads into the rack. I don't remember for sure how to do it, but chilton has a good website:

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/menu?db=CHLL

[elpuas3000]

should i take it to the mechanic or try to do it myself????....

[CactusWill]

Its easy. You just have to get the car in the air thats all.

[elpuas3000]

ill try to do it when i change the wheel bearing :)

[elpuas3000]

how do u bleed the power steering?

[CactusWill]

Raise the rpms to 1500-2000 and gently turn the steering wheel back and forth from lock to lock a few times. Its best to have the front tires off the ground, but not necessary.

[Gr1m]

it is possible for the pressure hose to be leaking not from just the fittings but in the middle of the actual hose. thats what happened to mine and i had to replace it, it is a bitch if you dont drop the subframe