1991 Pontiac Sunbird Can this car be driven without power steering

1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
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IGGYPOP
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Steering problem
1991 Pontiac Sunbird 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

The power steering hose has been removed as it had a three inch hole/ tear in it. The owner has not been able to replace it yet.

Is it ok on the car to drive it this way? I have read on Ask Yahoo that it depends on if the power steering fluid is used as lubricant for the steering gear box which I don't know if so on this car. What about the power steering pump with no fluid?

Thanks.
Oct 10, 2009 at 2:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Don't drive it like that. There is a good chance you will end up replacing the rack and pinion.
Mar 8, 2010 at 1:47 PM
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