Rack & Pinion Help.

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06-20-2008, 05:42 PM

crazypurgatory

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Rack & Pinion Help.

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.

06-21-2008, 03:38 PM

OBE1 95Z28

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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.

06-21-2008, 07:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OBE1 95Z28

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.