Working on the top side of the column will have no bearing on whether or not the PS works.
Is it making any noise when you turn the wheel?
First, take a look(if you haven't already) to make sure none of the hoses are kinked, or mashed somehow.
It is possible the valve in the pump has stuck open. It would still pump fluid, just not under any usable pressure.
The PS control valve
normally won't just give up the ghost like that, but it's certainly possible. My bet, if the hoses are not kinked or something, would be it is a pump issue...most likely the pressure control valve is stuck.
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