Power steering pump failure?

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dkraven

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c25 Sierra Grande
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Steering squeals and jerks at low rpm, especially when turning the wheel slowly. Was hoping the v belt was loose and tightened that. Then flushed the fluid hoping it was that. Still squealing. Could it be anything but the pump? Here's a slow mo video of the pulley stalling when the squeal happens.
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dkraven

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Location
Portland, OR
First Name
David
Truck Year
1977
Truck Model
c25 Sierra Grande
Engine Size
350
Belt is in decent shape and sure the pulley is pretty rusty, but would that cause the power steering to suffer? Also, realized I have this in the wrong section of the forum, sorry.
 

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