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My power steering pump is leaking

Power Steering

Power steering leaks split into two very different problems: a fitting or hose that needs attention, and a pump that is leaking from its own body.

Overview

Short Answer

First confirm the leak is the pump body and not a hose or fitting. A pump leaking from the casing or the bottom of the housing is a warranty replacement. Clean it, run it, photograph the source, and send us the order number.

Find the actual source

Power steering fluid travels, and a pump that is wet on the outside is often being fed by something above it. Degrease the area, run the engine, turn the wheel lock to lock, and then look:

Where it’s wet	What to look at
At a hose end or fitting	Fitting torque, sealing surface, hose condition. Not a pump failure
At the reservoir seam or cap	Overfilling, or a reservoir seal
From the casing or the bottom of the pump housing	The pump body. Warranty replacement
From the shaft seal behind the pulley	The pump body. Warranty replacement

The two pump body cases are not repairable in place. Once we have confirmed the leak is coming from the body or the shaft seal, we get a replacement pump out to you.

What we need from you

Your order number and the email used at purchase.

Photos or a short video showing where the fluid is originating, taken after the area has been cleaned.

Confirmation that you have ruled out the hoses and fittings.

If you also have belt damage

If the belt is fraying or shredding as well, mention it. Fluid on a belt will destroy it, and a seized or binding pulley can cause both symptoms at once, so the two are worth looking at together rather than separately. Do not just replace the belt and carry on.

Registration

Warranty coverage requires the product to be registered at cvfracing.com/warranty within 90 days of purchase, including the vehicle’s VIN.