power steering troubleshooting

# Troubleshooting power steering

#### Condition

#### Cause

#### Correction

Noise | Intake line kinked | Correct hose routing, or replace
| Air in system | Tighten all clamps and fittings, bleed system
|  | Radial seal leaking air, replace seal
| Low fluid level | Repair leak, fill and bleed system
Low pressure | Loose belt | Tighten belt
| Internal pump seals faulty | Rebuild power steering pump
| Internal wear in pump | Replace pump
Leaky pump | Bad seals | Rebuild pump

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson