Power steering hard accelerate and it frees up?

2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE
65,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROB JONES2
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Put 3 pumps on in 2 weeks. Vacuum bled 8 to 10 times each time. Jack car up, still hard. Give it gas and it frees up, easy to steer, at idle hard. No leaks I can fine. Pumps are different brands.
Sep 17, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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Yep, this is because the steering rack is bad and needs replacement. here is how. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Sep 17, 2024 at 4:37 PM
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