1998 ranger power steering EXPLOSION!!!

[Torin]

I was about to replace the sway bar bushings and I turned the steering wheel with the engine off. Now power steering fluid is everywhere on the drivers side. WTF I don't know if I turned the wheel too far or what but there is a huge leak and I can't figure out what happened please help!

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I don't know how it happens but it is normal. Top it up and carry on.

 

[adsm08]

Yeah, power steering systems do that. Gotta turn that wheel slowly if the engine isn't running.

 

[Torin]

Ok well thanks again guys. Everything seems to be working now. I just freaked out when I saw what looked like a huge leak. It shudders a little bit when turning left but I think it's getting better after driving it a little.