[Rooster]

I had my power steering pump replaced last week, the pump actually packed up just as I got home. When trying to get the car on the recovery truck, it was a struggle to turn the steering wheel, it was really stiff and hard work getting the car on recovery vehicle.
Only thing is, since the power steering has been replaced, the steering has much more play than it has ever had. Is this normal? While driving, it is a little off centre as well. Before I picked it up last week I asked if the KDS was done, the dealer advised me KDS wasn’t required. Is that right? I just think that all that effort put into getting the car on the recovery vehicle last week may have messed about with my steering and knocked it off centre?

[oldmots]

I don't know what KDS is but replacing the electric pump should have no effect on the steering centering or looseness. In order for this to be affected, the rack would have been involved. The steering wheel is geared directly to the rack, the power unit only hydraulicaly pushes the innards of the rack in the direction you turn the wheel. It's hard to say whether the tow operator damaged the car, but if he pulled or pushed on something he shoudn't have, he is involved in the problem.

[SteveBall]

Mine has the same problem sinve the pump was replaced, its back at the dealer now