Powering steering not working properly, the fluid is foaming up?

2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
175,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DALEH1995
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Car has lost nearly all power steering. The fluid is foaming up. When I took off the reservoir cap, it literally popped from pressure. I have already drained and flushed the system and added new fluid and no change.
Dec 4, 2024 at 10:24 PM
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STRAILER
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The reason the fluid is taking in air. Is the front pump seal is bad. I would replace the pump with a new or rebuilt unit. here is how to remove the pulley so the pump can be replaced:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtHG4y_rdMI

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Dec 5, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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