Steering wheel very hard to turn

2006 BMW 325I
202,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LBCYA
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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.
Jun 25, 2020 at 8:39 AM
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KASEKENNY
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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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Jun 25, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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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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Jan 13, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Please respond to your new post and I will close this one. Thanks
Jan 14, 2021 at 7:32 PM