Other parts that should be replaced when installing new power steering pump?

thomascgty

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring
How to know if the power steering pump is leaking?

Went to replace all 4 bald tires the other day. Service guy at a big box auto service shop (not Mazda dealer) told me power steering pump needs replacement as it's leaking.
  1. Steering seems normal to me even at low speed.
  2. No puddle under.
  3. Power steering reservoir is below minimum but it has always been like that since I got the vehicle.
Power steering just looks dark and I am aware I need to do a power steering flush.

If and when the power steering pump is replaced, then any other parts that should be replaced together with the power steering pump?

Am I wrong to assume that the power steering pump and the power steering pulley is one unit combined? The parts diagram on mazda parts stores looks different compared to the images if I search the part number LF24-32-650B.

The ones from eBay and Amazon looks like this.
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But the one from the official Mazda Parts stores are like this.

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Thank you.
 
Clean thoroughly under and around the pump. I've used a long 4-finger grabber with a bit of cloth soaked with brake-kleen to get tight spots. Fill the pump to the mark and check the level closely at the same temperature and check for leakage. If it is just a seeper...https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/28507/best-power-steering-stop-leaks

Lubegard has some excellent power steering fluids. I was surprised when I used their Power Steering Protectant and immediately felt easier steering. I don't know if it added to the life of the unit. They don't have a stop leak, but the description of their flush says that it conditions seals, so it may stop seepage. https://www.lubegard.com/automotive/#submenu6
I think I'd use the Lubegard flush, the Lubegard fluid with LXE, and expect good results.

Grabber:
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Clean thoroughly under and around the pump. I've used a long 4-finger grabber with a bit of cloth soaked with brake-kleen to get tight spots. Fill the pump to the mark and check the level closely at the same temperature and check for leakage. If it is just a seeper...https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/28507/best-power-steering-stop-leaks

Lubegard has some excellent power steering fluids. I was surprised when I used their Power Steering Protectant and immediately felt easier steering. I don't know if it added to the life of the unit. They don't have a stop leak, but the description of their flush says that it conditions seals, so it may stop seepage. https://www.lubegard.com/automotive/#submenu6
I think I'd use the Lubegard flush, the Lubegard fluid with LXE, and expect good results.

Grabber:
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Thanks.

Going to try the Lubeguard later today plus some power steering leak temporary fix.
 

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