Wrx Power Steering Rack Leak

I m having trouble with my power steering on my 2004 wrx.

Wrx power steering rack leak. The subaru service manual that i found online states for this. One of the most common issues on the impreza is a leaking steering rack. Power steering sometimes stops working without the belt squeal. I believe i ve located the leak and want opinions on what could be the culprit.

Looks like this is a problem with wrx s and sti s. Hey all so the past couple of drives i ve been smelling burning oil in my 2010 impreza wrx. The 2015 sti has the quickest steering ratio of any subaru product to date it s 13 1 compared to 15 1 on older wrx and sti models. If it is leaking power steering fluid then you ll find yourself finding it hard to steer in no time if you don t keep filling it up.

Power steering pump locks up and results in belt squeal. Everybody just replaces the entire rack but i wanted to see if i could fix it with. My 2009 wrx started leaking power steering fluid a couple of months ago at almost 70k miles. Sometimes on start sometimes when letting off the throttle sometimes when turn hard to either side.

Noticed more fluid leaking so took it to the dealership yesterday. On narrow body 2008 2010 wrx models you will have to shorten the tie rod ends. We take 5 8 off each inner and outer it. This rack will bolt directly in to any 2008 2014 wrx or sti.

I drive a 2009 wrx no mods and noticed that i was leaking power steering fluid recently. A little troubleshooting and i discovered the source the leak is originating from the input shaft coming into the rack and pinion gearbox. The picture is the passenger side.