The trouble with power steering is that the fluid pressures developed by the pump have to be very high. When the oil gets hot and pressurised it finds its way out through any loose seals and even tiny pieces of dust can ruin the seals and cause leaks. I have only had one go at repairing a power steering rack, and it was unsuccessful. We had to buy a reconditioned one in the end.
From all this preamble, I think we must draw the conclusion that you need to know what you are doing if you start to fiddle about with high pressure hydraulics like power steering systems.
with best regards to all Dexron junkies
john from Staffs
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