Steering issue

2002 ACURA TL
140 MILES
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COURTNEYLLOYD
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Hard to steer.
May 24, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Courtney,

Sounds like the power steering pump has failed. There could be other components but this is the most likely cause.

I attached the process of testing the power steering system and the procedure of replacing the pump.

Please let me know if you have questions. I will be happy to assist any way I can. Thanks.
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May 24, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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