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E46 Power-Steering Reservoir, Internal Filter & Leak Triage
E46 non-M six-cylinder rear-wheel drive reservoir/filter service and leak triage; xi, M3 and pressure-hose/pump interchange excluded
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WHERE TO BUY
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What you need to know
Narrowed to the reservoir/internal-filter purchase and leak diagnosis on non-M six-cylinder RWD cars. xi, M3 and unverified pressure-line interchange are excluded.
OEM numbers
Checked current reservoir/oil carrier 32416851217checked older reservoir reference 32411097164 appears on specialist pages. Reservoir includes a non-serviceable internal filterhose, pump, pressure line and rack identities remain separate.Supersession
32411097164 -> 32416851217 for the checked reservoir family. This does not supersede hoses, pump or rack.
Fitment
Narrowed to the reservoir/internal-filter purchase and leak diagnosis on non-M six-cylinder RWD cars. xi, M3 and unverified pressure-line interchange are excluded.
Aftermarket options
Genuine BMW, Rein and ZF-branded reservoir paths are checked. Hoses must be identified separately by VIN and connection; generic hose substitutions are not promoted.
Before you buy
Clean the area and identify the actual leak before ordering. Reservoir cap seepage, clamps, low-pressure hoses, pressure line, pump and rack are different repairs. Use the fluid specification on the reservoir cap/vehicle documentation.
Research and fitment sources
Supersede reviewed 7 unique research sources for this guide. 5 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 2 additional citations follow.
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