Power steering leak for a few months now?

2008 HONDA ACCORD
157,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JGONZO2398
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I have been having a power steering leak for a few months now but barely started to look into the problem yet can’t seem to figure it out. I see some wet spots around the power steering pump and the smaller hoses that connect directly to the reservoir but nothing major. I did notice a couple metal hoses below the rubber power steering hoses that are caked in oil, but I am not sure if those are part of the power steering components.
Oct 1, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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Thank you for the images and video it helps, I don't see any leak up top so I would raise the car and use a flashlight to inspect the rack and pinion. Here is the part in question, check out at the bellows which is a popular place to have a power steering fluid leak. This guide can help you raise the car up:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

Oct 2, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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I think I might’ve checked the wrong side as this is the passengers side, but I did notice a ton of sludge and leakage around the engine oil pan and above. That hose line I had mentioned in the initial post that runs below the power steering lines is covered in grease as well, does this help at all? Now I am not sure if I have to replace my oil pan and gasket.
Oct 8, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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It looks like the oil pan is leaking but this post is for a power steering leak. Did you check the bellows? I did not see them in the video? Also, use your flashlight and check the PS hoses as well. If you have a helper start the engine and move the steering wheel it will help find the leak.
Oct 9, 2024 at 10:03 AM
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This is the drivers side.
Oct 10, 2024 at 8:54 AM
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This is the passengers side (I had sprayed some degreaser on the oil pan which landed on the rod, but both bellows were dry with no wet areas).
Oct 10, 2024 at 8:55 AM
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Yep, they looks dry, can you see the input shaft to the rack? Did you have a helper start the car and turn the wheel? You should be able to see it leaking with this test. Thanks for the videos they help.
Oct 10, 2024 at 11:58 AM