I have a growl in my power steering on my 2006 dodge caravan i have replaced the rack and pin and the fluid and reservoir and i am still hearing the growl could it be the power steering pump even though there is no leaks

Hard to guess the cost until we know the component that has failed. It could be; power steering pump, resevoir, hoses, presure switch, or steering rack. Some one will have to climb under there and see which one it is.

The most exspensive one is the steering rack which would cost about 1000.00 - 1200.00 to replace and it requires the vehicle get an alignment when the job is finished.

A growling noise can mean low fluid improper fluid or air in the system. Have you or anyone else recently put fluid in it?

Sounds like your power steering pump needs replaced.

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The dummy that did the rack broke your clock spring.

seal in the rack and pinion is leaking,seal is replaceable

I really wouldn't push it more than 3 months or especially if climate change once the leak stop has stopped the leak it doesn't like temp change. but i've done radiator stop leak from Lucas and went 6 months before the leak appeared again. good luck

thats about right, but a 2005 needing a rack, it is possible but i would get a second garage to look , take it somewhere else, dont tell them you were told it needs a rack, just tell them you have a p/s leak. this way you have two estimates and you will know for sure its the rack.hope this helps.

Power steering fluid is leaking from the left side of the Rack & Pinion. Is there a way to repair it without replacing the Rack & Pinion?

Check for damage in front end suspension, bent tie rod ends, bent control arms,struts. Damaged rack and pinion unit. Belt, ect

I had the same problem, my mechanic has had this same problem with other 2003 grand caravans. Flush the power steering fluid, replace it with ATF+4 and add Lucas power steering additive. Apparently dodge has posted the fluid that was originally used is causing this problem. $100 and it is purring like a kitten