Q: Replaced power steering pump, high pressure line, put new fluid - what else can the noise be?

asked by on September 19, 2016

Replaced power steering pump and high pressure line, but it's still whining. What else can it be please help me

My car has 163079 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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