I was driving down the street and all of sudden steering became extremely heavy....here are some of the pictures i just took, all i can see was the cap somehow detached from the bottom...when i was taking a close inspection, a little spring came off...somebody pls tell me how to fix this? Do i need a replacement power steering pump? if that's the case, should I pick up a OEM one or any used power steering pump in good condition would work just fine?

many many thx in advance, and if possible, pls help me to identify the possible cause of the problem, thx.

Tian

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i just checked with a mazda dealer, a new power steering pump gonna cost $1400+tax.../sign...anybody...any suggestion?

 

First of all. Do not run the engine. You do not want to run the pump dry. Have somebody experienced look at it. You may be able to replace parts but if you need to replace pump I'm sure you can get a used one.

 

really appreciate ur advice...><;

 

switch to manual, it's a good work out

 

i took ur advice, it's actually not that bad as i thought...need some extra effort particularly for right turn...at the mean time, i am trying to locate a PS pump either locally or from US

 

I have a good one if you want it, all you gotta do is pick it up! Free, yes you heard it right, just pick it up and it's yours!

 

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGD, it's so nice of you.......parking without power steering is a bit of trouble...