Just had car serviced. Notes on mechanic's report - what does this mean?

[Alpine]

Just had car serviced. Notes on mechanic's report - what does this mean?

"Slight leak starting on LH side of steering rack. RHF check strap noisy"

[dorikin]

It means what it says. lol

Leaking power steering rack..

Check strap is the link inside your door that stops it from opening too wide

[Alpine]

I didn't know what a check strap was. Is it easily rectified/replaced? What about a leaking power steering rack - how is this fixed?

[stevem355]

the rack sounds like nothing to worry about . to fix the rack it will have to come out and get reco, and the check strap is cheap and easy to fit , to replace you just have to take the door trim off

[Lukey]

check strap is the black thing bolted to the a-pillar bit between the 2 door hinges, have a look to see if the bolt on the a-pillar bit side is loose