It is so difficult to see anything from the top to see where leak is coming from. Anyone have any ideas? Is the high pressure hose above this location? Is this the common area for leak to manifest when hose has failed?

Any thoughts on where the leak is originating?

 

I've fixed two different power steering fluid leaks over the years and both were at one of the hose's connection to the reservoir. Wipe below both hose connections for fluid to check.

 

your gonna have to clean that up to see what's going on. shot it with some brake clean, I managed to stop a small leak in mine with lucas stop leak.

 

Break or cut the bellows clamp
Pull the boot back
If fluid runs out of the boot, you need to replace the rack
You used to be able to get a seal kit
I resealed hundreds of Tempo and Taurus racks back in the day at the dealer
Took special tools, not worth it unless under warranty, just replace your rack if yours leaks internally

 

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