Power steering noise

121,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKVELLUTATO
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A month ago I heard an uncomfortable front end noise when I started my car and noticed it was pronounced when I turned my steering wheel left and right. I immediately checked the power steering reservoir and it was empty. I filled it to the full line and it solved my problem. It has been a month now and the problem returned and the reservoir is empty again. obviously losing fluid slowly. Can you please tell me the order of steps you would take to find my power steering fluid leak problem. Must be losing it as I drive because I see nothing on the ground. Thank you.
May 31, 2017 at 10:50 PM
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HMAC300
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while having engine running look for a leak on power steering line or the boots on the rack/pinion if oil around there then that is where it would be leaking from. also, check hoses on return and cooler line.
May 31, 2017 at 11:33 PM
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