power steering pump fluid

2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML350
55,000 MILES
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R2SEHGAL
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My power steering pump fluid is leaking. About three months back I had to replace the fluid when I got low fluid warning. Since then I see small drops of fluid in my garage floor and in the vehicle frame as well.

Would appreciate any directions you could provide.
Jan 21, 2017 at 9:42 AM
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STEVE W.
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The only real thing to do is to clean off the fluid and then see where the leak starts. The easier way to do that is to wash the area down, let it dry, then dust the hoses and fittings with baby powder. Start the engine, move the wheel side to side and look for the area the powder changes to the color of the steering fluid.

I would say it is likely on the return side of the system because you added fluid three months ago and it has not turned on the warning light yet.
Jan 21, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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It could be the rack and pion leaking into the rack boots they can leak slowly.Also the high pressure line can leak slow at first as well.They even sell power steering leak dye you can trace the leak with a black dye light.
Jan 23, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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