rack and pinion

I have replaced my rack and pinion and all was good for the day. The next day I got an alignment done. Took it on the highway to test for leaks and everything was fine. Yesterday I found a huge puddle on.my driveway and started investigating the source. The pictures show that the bottom of the...

I own an '02 with 156,000 miles and I am having to replace the Power Steering Pump for the 2nd time in the last 2 years...is this normal? I also just had to replace the gasket/intake valve due to an oil leak and the rake and pinion was replaced 1 1/2 years ago. Although I love my Buick...