1994 Lexus LS 400 power steering

1994 LEXUS LS 400
246,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PETTIFORD
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every time I start my car a thick cloud of smoke comes from the rear pipes, i was told that it may be my power steering bearings or something. Also, my power steering fluid runs out every few days but i dont see any leaks anywhere. Just wanna know what to replace or repair.
thanks
Jan 14, 2009 at 12:39 AM
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UNCLEBOB9
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Very common problem, the powere steering pump will leak, it drips right into the alternator, this will cause the alternator to fail.
Discounttoyota.com sells rebuild kits for the do-it-yourselfer. Not too difficult, harder to get the unot off than to rebuild it.
Apr 10, 2009 at 4:43 AM
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