Besides low fluid what else could cause power steering fa...


Besides low fluid what else could cause power steering failure ...

Besides low fluid what else could cause power steering failure

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beside low fluid level a internal leak in teh power steering rack can cause to power steering if the pump is not making pressure the same will happen . also if teh drive belt in missing

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