The first and the obvious indication of rack and pinion leak is a burning oil smell and a red or pink puddle under the rear side of the engine.
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It is possible that one of the hoses or lines in your power steering system can begin to leak either at the connection or due to the flexible rubber section cracking.
However it is more likely that your power steering system will develop a leak at one of the seals on your rack and pinion.
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A little troubleshooting and i discovered the source the leak is originating from the input shaft coming into the rack and pinion gearbox.
Learn the causes and symptoms of rack and pinion leaking so that you can spot the trouble right away and take necessary rack and pinion repair.
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The 2001 subaru forester has 1 problems reported for rack and pinion is leaking.
The 2008 subaru impreza has 1 problems reported for rack and pinion leak.
However to be certain that the oil is licking through the rack and pinion put something a piece of paper or a bowl under the boots.