Power steering pump or Rack?

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BobD

Discussion Starter · Jun 17, 2005

Hi All,

I have a hard to steer car. The pump was low on fluid and the belt was loose. The thing started steering hard so I checked it out. The car never worked any better after tightening the belt and adding fluid. How can I tell for sure if I have a bad pump or rack. I don't know why, but I have a feeling it's the rack. I'd hate to put the pump in if it's the rack.
Thanks

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mock_glh

· #2 · Jun 17, 2005

I'd bet on the pump. A worn out rack may leak but it will still work.

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BobD

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 18, 2005

Well, It's the rack. I put a pump in it and the $^%# still steers hard. As much as I don't want to, I guess I have to put a rack in. I'd actually like to get rid if the car but it;s my daily driver.

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