hey guys i'm a new member i have a 2005 magnum 2.7 i replaced the rack and pinion and after the install i added universal power steering fluid stared it and took it for a spin steering was smooth went down half mile and the steering wheel got real hard when i'm at a stop wanting to turn but it gets real normal smooth after i start driving please help did i trashed the pump or what???

 

any whining noise? check fluid level again, is it full? any bubbles?

also, did you do an alignment after the installation?

 

hey Steak59 thanks for taking your time to respond.No there is no whining or noise fluid level is right at high full as for bubbles yes i can see bubbles but real Tiny tiny bubbles....