Power Steering Rack and Pinion Replacement

2003 INFINITI G35
77,000 MILES
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My garage says there is a leak in the system and that the system needs to be replaced, which is very expensive. I notice no steering problem when driving, the power steering fluid remains full and I have no leaks on my garage floor. Another garage recommended this before, but they also made a number of other recommendations on items that did not need to be replaced. How do I know if the leak is serious enough to replace the whole system? Should I use a power steering leak fluid to see it is repairs the leak?
Nov 26, 2011 at 12:10 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You can try the power steering stop leak on it and see what happens
Nov 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM
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FIXITMR
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if your fluid is ok and no drips on floor and it's working properly IGNORE them? sounds like a make work recommendation. you'd be hard pressed to find a car with absolutely no seepage of fluids!
Nov 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM
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