Subaru Repair: Subaru power steering, legacy wagon, drive auto

Question
Hi - I recently had my 2001 Legacy wagon in for timing belt and other belt repair.  We picked up the car Friday night after the shop closed and the power steering didn't work very well; the pump was making groaning noises though the fluid was well within range.  The shop says the pump is gone and the timing of it coincidental.  I'm skeptical.  The pump and steering were fine before we brought the car in and it suffered a total failure all at once?!  Is this possible?  
The fact that it looks to be impossible to get to the timing belt without removing the Power Steering Belt (or maybe the pump itself?) adds to my skepticism.

Your thoughts appreciated.
Joe

Answer
The shop is wrong, I have seen this so many times if i had a nickel for every time I saw it i would be very well off.It is going to be hard to describe but what is happening is air is being sucked in as a result of improper belt shroud installation.
if you want to call me at the shop  I can pin point the fix for you over the phone.

Justin
All Wheel Drive Auto
425 828 3600