i need help with repairing power steering

2003 FORD FOCUS
50,000 MILES
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CRAIG JOHNS
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i have replaced the pump and pressure hose and the pump is pressuring up and spitting fluid back out the cap
Jan 2, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Air in the system or the hoses were hooked up incorrectly.
Jan 2, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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CRAIG JOHNS
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i have checked all hoses and its pretty hard to hook them up backwards, any other info u have.
Jan 2, 2012 at 8:35 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Check the hoses for obstructions. Mostly the pressure hose.
Jan 2, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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