Power steering/axel question?

2006 ACURA TL
225,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KENNYY455
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So, a few weeks ago, my passenger axle ball joint and lower control arm snapped. Anyways I fixed that, but the driver's side is loose and the rubber covering over the axle is ripped! Is that deadly dangerous? And today While fixing a whining issue. The reservoir kept showing full, but the steering wheel felt empty! Would that be the steering power pump possible? Either way I did a full steering wheel spin and filled the reservoir and accidentally added a bit of brake fluid because both the bottles are blue. I drove to the store and it’s seeming quieter. I was just wondering if I was in danger of crashing the vehicle before I can flush it. It’s like 90% PS & 10% BF.
Aug 27, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You need to remove the brake fluid from the PS system.

Here is a link that explains how to flush it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

Next, any loose component on the suspension or steering system can be dangerous. I'm not sure what you are referring to when you say the boot. Is it the CV boot on the axle?

Let me know.

Joe
Aug 27, 2024 at 7:02 PM