Replace your power steering fluid, reservoir, and supply lines.
Parts Needed • Fluid Reservoir w/ Integral Filter: 32 41 1 097 164
• Fluid Supply Hose (reservoir to pump): 32 41 1 092 982
• Return Hose/Pipe (rack to reservoir): 32 41 1 093 137
• Banjo Bolt Sealing Rings (2x): 32 41 1 093 597
• Normal Hose Clamps, 7/8" to 3/8"? (3x)
• Automatic Transmission Fluid, Dexron III. I recommend 4 quarts.
*Optional* Parts, Not Shown Here
• High Pressure Steering Hose (pump to rack): 32 41 1 093 341
• Sealing Ring (pump output): 64 50 8 390 601
• Banjo Bolt Sealing Rings (2x): 32 41 1 093 596
For your reference, here's a parts diagram:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...26&hg=32&fg=20 Tools Needed • Stubby Flathead Screwdriver (for worm-drive hose clamps)
• Diagonal Cutting Pliers (for cutting stock hose crimps)
• 10mm Combo Wrench (reservoir & "trombone" removal / installation
• 22mm Combo Wrench (for Banjo bolt)
• Can of Brake Cleaner
• Page #2 of This Document:
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/steering-flush.pdf Here's some of the parts.
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#1. Begin with safely supporting the front end of the car. I used jack stands instead of ramps, so the wheels were free to turn.
#2. To prevent pump and rack contamination, thoroughly clean the banjo bolt (rack output) and pump input connections with brake cleaner.
Overall system:
A VERY messy reservoir to pump hose. Access is hard, but clean the connection as good as possible:
There's a banjo bolt under all that gunk, trust me:
After some cleaning:
Reservoir shot from the top: