Began losing power steering?

Tiny
DANIEL CORDOVA
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  • 2014 GMC ACADIA
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 72,000 MILES
Began losing power steering, fluid levels were fine and wasnt aerated so I thought power steering pump went out. Replaced pump and flushed system. Did the whole process to get air out of the system, even pulled a vacuum on the system but power steering still doesn't work. Check engine light is not on.
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 AT 9:40 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, it sounds like the power steering rack went out. You will need to drop the sub frame and hang the engine and transmission with an above engine cradle. Here is what it looks like for 85.00 on amazon.

https://amzn.to/3IXnDsk

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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 AT 1:12 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. The power steering now works intermittently. When it does work it almost feels like it loose or has lots of play. Would you still recommend replacing the steering rack?
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Saturday, August 9th, 2025 AT 12:10 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, it seems like the selector valve inside the rack is no good. In this system there is only the pump, hoses and rack, you already did the pump.
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Saturday, August 9th, 2025 AT 9:29 AM
Tiny
DANIEL CORDOVA
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Yes sir. Thank you for your help.
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Thursday, August 14th, 2025 AT 9:43 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome, please let me know once the repairs have been made.
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Friday, August 15th, 2025 AT 12:14 PM

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