Began losing power steering?

2014 GMC ACADIA
72,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIEL CORDOVA
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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.
Aug 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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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.

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Here are a couple of images to help see what you are in for. Take your time and you should be okay, remember to disconnect the battery. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems
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Aug 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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DANIEL CORDOVA
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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?
Aug 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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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.
Aug 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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DANIEL CORDOVA
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Yes sir. Thank you for your help.
Aug 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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You are welcome, please let me know once the repairs have been made.
Aug 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM