Rack & Pinion Help.

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Jun 20, 2008 | 05:42 PM
  #1  
On my 1997 Camaro Z28 I have no power steering all of a sudden.
How can I tell if it's the Rack & Pinion or the pump?
I pulled the lid off the reservoir and there was presser there so I don't think it's the pump.
But I want to be sure before I buy a Rack & Pinion for $150 +.
Thanks for any help.
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Jun 21, 2008 | 03:38 PM
  #2  
Check to see if your water pump is dripping on the accessory belt; common problem causing the belt to slip on the power steering pump.
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Jun 21, 2008 | 07:58 PM
  #3  
Quote: Check to see if your water pump is dripping on the accessory belt; common problem causing the belt to slip on the power steering pump.
Nope the water pump is OK.
I jacked up the car today and while it was on jack stands the power steering worked but it does not work when the car is on the ground.
So I guess the pump is bad.
The pump must be bypassing.
I will replace the pump since it's warranty at auto zone and see what happens if it still does not work then I will know that its the rack and pinion.
I would rather take the pump off then the rack and pinion.
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