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Originally Posted by marco5
There's always something left over? Right. He JUST said that it was shooting out of the power steering, not a slight leak. If he ran and drove with no power steering fluid in the box or pump, he has done permanent damage. Any system being run dry will cause damage.
I find it shocking that some members here don't realize that not having fluid causes in a system (power steering, oil or transmission) causes permanent damage to bearings. I mean I know everyone DIY skill is different but jeez.
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I personally find it shocking how often non-mechanics jump on these forums and pretend to be experts.
The steering gear is the lowest point in the system. Even if the pump blew it's wad all over the engine bay, oil will remain in the steering gear itself unless it's seals were blown. The residual oil sitting in there is enough to keep it lubricated for thousands of miles.
The pump will be quickly destroyed without oil, but that should have no bearing on whether or not the steering gear operates manually. The suggestions to lift the front wheels and try moving the steering wheel will quickly and accurately diagnose if the steering gear is pooched or not. Without power assist, the steering wheel is extremely difficult to move with the wheels on the ground and the vehicle not moving.