power steering is making noise when turning

Asked by Travis3574 Dec 24, 2012 at 06:03 PM about the 1995 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It makes a loud humming noise when slowing down and going into turns.

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bobkat answered 11 years ago

The first thought would be to check the fluid. Assuming that is okay - and not dirty, then you may have a bearing issue.

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