how can i find my power sterring fluid leak on my 1998 ford contour

1998 FORD CONTOUR
150,000 MILES
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BUMPUS123
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my power steering pump has been leakig for a year how can i find the problem
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:02 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If no puddles are found under the car, wet spots may be visible. If its a small unseen leak, check inside the inner tir rod bellows. Those are the rubber boots on the tie rod shaft.
Apr 4, 2012 at 8:38 AM
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DJCL
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Fill the system with fluid cut the wheel all the way to one side to rase the line pressure. Then start looking for a leak. Don't hold the wheel cut to long just 5 second @ a time.
Apr 4, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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