Q: Looking to buy a 2000 Nissan Xterra with 105000 miles

asked by on February 26, 2017

Vehicle has small power steering leak and may need power steering pump. Also 4 wheel drive but cant use 4 wheel because when an axle boot repair happened something broke in the hub and can't find parts for it. Will there be a similar issue finding parts to replace power steering pump? Is power steering pump something can do yourself if mechanically good with older cars? Vehicle in great condition otherwise.

My car has 105000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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