1999 Plymouth Breeze Power Steering

1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JTITEL
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Ok,
So a couple weeks ago my power steering went out. Now as fun as it is to drive like this... I need it fixed. I replaced the power steering belt and power steering pump. Neither helped. I was told that rack and pinion is next... I need to know is there a way of telling that is what is wrong? And how hard is a rack and pinion to put in yourself?
Nov 18, 2008 at 2:23 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
Thank you for the donation,

As you have already replaced the pump, the rack is all that is left apart from the pressure and return hoses. Do you have a leak in the system? is the pump making a loud noise when the steering is on full lock? I will check the procedure on doing the rack and re post soon.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 18, 2008 at 6:04 PM
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JTITEL
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nope no noise at all... just real hard to turn... thanks for your help
Nov 19, 2008 at 5:12 PM
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