Power Steering Fluid

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Old 03-07-2007, 10:27 AM
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Power Steering Fluid

Hopefully someone can provide some insight. I have a 92 F150 5.0L and it leaks power steerig fluid a lot. Now the resevoir and connection all look good, and because the leak blows fluid all over it hard to tell where is might be leaking. Any thoughts on how I can positively ID the leak (pump, stearning box, etc)? Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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Old 03-07-2007, 03:17 PM
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Go get a friend to help you. Degrease the engine and everything up there. Then get your friend to start it up and start seesawing the wheel. Use a flashlight and look for fresh leaks.
 
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Old 03-07-2007, 09:10 PM
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Clean your gear box with brake cleaner then take a look there. Often they will leak around the pitman arm. Its probably around $12 for a gasket kit, but be sure to review the procedure before you get into it.

That would be my first guess
 



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