powersteering question

[JT325is]

my powersteering went out last night, and i now hear a clicking noise as i turn the wheel, and definitely much harder to steer. i have a 91 318i and its my first M42. could it just need fluid? belt? is there a powersteering reservoir? i cant find it for the life of me. any input is appreciated! thanks

[mikes325is]

The reservoir is right behind the air filter box the reservoir is brown

[güber325]

The reservoir is right behind the air filter box the reservoir is brown

and it says "ZF" on it too.
shouldnt be hard to find.

[JT325is]

thank you. i checked my fluid and it seems to be okay... i just dont know why my steering is stiff and why there is a clicking noise..

[JT325is]

could this be a driveshaft problem? i hear the clicking noise right behind the steering column. u-joint possibly?

[SpecM]

yea, possably. But whatever you do, keep asking questons here instead of looking under the hood of your own car

[gearheadE30]

look at the belt. If it is there and not frayed, it's fine for now. The pump could be shot if the fluid is really really old or maybe just some fluke thing. I can't explain the clicking without more info, but collapsed upper strut bearings can do that and make the steering stiff.

[shawn55]

I think its mostly the driveshaft problem.But i cant understand why there is a clicking noise.Just check it.

[TwoJ's]

Does it "whine" when you turn the wheel? Have you looked to be sure that the belt is there and on the pulley properly?

[IronmanE30]

Like other suggested check your drive belt for the power steering pump is in good condition. If the clicking nose gets faster when you accelerate, check you guibo, a rubber damper at the rear of your transmission and on the front of your drive-shaft.

[JT325is]

Thanks for all the input you have all been very helpful. There is no whining noise just a lot of clicking while steering.

[iwantspeed]

I can come help you diagnose this
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