Steering wheel very hard to turn

LBCYA

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2006 BMW 325I
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
202,000 MILES

No noise from power steering. Started kind of suddenly and has stayed the same since. No better or worst. Extremely hard especially at sand still turns and low speeds. Parking, right left turns from a stand still.

Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 8:39 AM

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KASEKENNY

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18,907 POSTS

Sounds like the power steering pump has failed. Most of the time the shaft in the pump just sheers off and you lose all power steering suddenly.

I attached the process on how to replace it. Let us know if you have more questions. Thanks

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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 6:44 PM

BMWE46318I

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I am desperate for help, and I cannot verify my e-mail so I can place a question on the website since I have not yet to receive a verification mail from the website.
I just replaced my Power Steering Pump for my BMW e46 i318 because I began to hear a whining noise from the old one when I was turning on the car and when turning the steering wheel. I successfully replaced the old with a new one, but there is still a whining noise when I turn my steering wheel. I have also checked the Power Steering Fluid, and there is the right amount in the reservoir.
I then took a look at the hose, and by the looks of it, is it possible to assume that the hose is causing a clog?

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