Changing Power steering filter.

[timothytimmons]

I am trying to remove my power steering filter and can't remove it. Is their a special way to remove it? HELP!!!(1989 635CSI)

[dcains]

Are you able to open the top,of the canister?

[roger hanley]

This may be obvious, remove the fluid (a turkey baster) will work in a pinch, to see the components. The attached indicates all the components within the reservoir canister.


://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=5374&mospid=47205&btnr=32_0148&hg=32&fg=20

[timothytimmons]

I can't remove item 17. I pull on it and it will not come out. I have a new one to install.

[Sansouci]

Have you removed the clip (Item #8)? If not, slowly work it upward till it comes off. Don't wreck it as you will reuse this item. Also, not all filters have item 17 as some just have a big washer and the ceramic filter element. Oh yes, don't use the Thanksgiving turkey baster. Buy something at a $0.99 cents store for that.

For pics, go to www.bigcoupe.com
http://bigcoupe.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=25862&highlight=power+steering

--Ken

[RSheiman]

Isn't the filter #11 and not #17?????? also the schematics are sometimes wrong wrt what fits into what.

[timothytimmons]

I have removed items 2-9. I can't remove item 17. I pull up on it and it will not come out. I trided turning it and no joy.

[timothytimmons]

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I can't remove strainer item 17.