Help me with a Honda steering issue?

I have a 2007 honda accord exl v6 4 door sedan. I'm having problems with my steering.

I replaced my rack and pinion, power steering pump, serpentine belt, power steering fluid, and I got a 4 wheel alignment with balancing.

My steering is still tight. Once the engine heats up after a couple mins steering tightens back up. I'm not sure what the issue is. I just want someone to pinpoint it for me.

What do you mean by "tight" I assume that you mean it is difficult to turn the wheel but I don't like to make assumptions.

Did you put the correct fluid in? Honda's take special fluid.

After driving and it gets tight, pull over and look to see if you have foam in the PS reservoir. If you do there's a common problem with the return line flange o-ring. $6.55 from Honda.

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