Lower front control arm bushing 'torn' & power-steering problems -- Estimated cost to r/r?

2000 JAGUAR XJ8
35,700 MILES
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Private-party purchase. According to service records -- 500m since 2008, 18,000 since 2001. All filters & fluids changed; last tune-up 'unknown.'

Jag-dealership & local mechanic unable to diagnose problem related to 'power steering': 'power boost' &/or 'steering rack' needs replacement?
NB> 'rack' replaced in 2003
Sep 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM
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What is the problem with the power steering, what are the symptoms of the fault?
Sep 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM
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A-Problem:
Extremely 'hard' to turn the steering wheel -- feels 'heavy' -- when starting from stop (or, very low speed) ... Disappears at normal road-speeds; no shaking, shuddering nor wandering.
A-Cause:
Jag-mechanic ...'Power steering not boosting correctly.
A-Solution:
Jag-mechanic ... 'Need more diag time to determine what is wrong.'
A-Cost:
Unknown

Additional background:
20,002m 'steering rack' replaced due to 'bent rod.'
21,165m 'steering rack' replaced (no charge) due to 'leaking rack.'
Sep 15, 2011 at 11:57 AM
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have they done a pressure test of the system? this has all the hall marks of a loss of low speed pressure.
Sep 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM
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Just put 4-tires on ... ContiExtremeWinter contact: balanced; 4-whl alignment; pressure @ 32f/34r.

Steering 'difficulty' improved dramatically!
Sep 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM