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1994 Lexus LS 400 power steering

Tiny
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  • 1994 LEXUS LS 400
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 246,000 MILES
Every time I start my car a thick cloud of smoke comes from the rear pipes, I was told that it may be my power steering bearings or something. Also, my power steering fluid runs out every few days but I dont see any leaks anywhere. Just wanna know what to replace or repair.
thanks
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 AT 8:39 AM

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Tiny
UNCLEBOB9
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Very common problem, the powere steering pump will leak, it drips right into the alternator, this will cause the alternator to fail.
Discounttoyota. Com sells rebuild kits for the do-it-yourselfer. Not too difficult, harder to get the unot off than to rebuild it.
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