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32 41 2 227 197 –Rmfd power steering pump (ZF) – E36 M3

NLA newchecked 2026-10-08source: bmwpartsdeal.commarket: US+EU

BMW part number 32 41 2 227 197 (32412227197) is the Rmfd power steering pump (ZF) – E36 M3, a steering part catalogued for the E36 (M3, M3 3.2), E36/7 (Z3 M3.2). As of our last check (2026-10-08, bmwpartsdeal.com), BMW lists it as no longer available new (NLA). 1 kit or reman option, 1 repair guide below.

⚠ Safety-critical part. Have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation before driving.
  1. 1 New from BMW
    No longer available new (per source; may be market-specific).
  2. 2 Aftermarket new
    No sourced aftermarket equivalent yet
  3. 3 Used / NOS
    Search live listings on eBay US/DE.
  4. 4 Interchange
    No cross-model match in our data
  5. 5 Kit / reman
    1 kit or service option
  6. 6 Community fix
    1 forum workaround (repair)
  7. 7 DIY guide
    1 repair how-to linked (forum, article, video)
  8. 8 Paid hunt
    We search dealers, breakers and forums for you.

Buy new

Not available new from the US or the European dealer we checked. BMW Classic or another dealer may still locate one with your VIN.

View 32412227197 at bmwpartsdeal.comCross-reference 32412227197 on RealOEMCatalog diagram (bmwfans.info)

Aftermarket options (0)

No sourced aftermarket equivalent recorded yet. We only list brand numbers that a brand catalog or vendor page explicitly cross-references to this BMW number.

Where to buy

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United States

Europe (DE · UK · DK)

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Used & NOS listings

Cross-model interchange (0)

No interchange recorded. That doesn't prove there isn't one; it means we have no sourced match yet.

Listed directly for E36 and E36/7 in our data (see Fits). Models below are other listings of the same number.

Community fixes (1)

What owners did when this part was unobtainable, summarised from forum threads. Read the thread before you start. These are owner reports, not verified by EuroRelic or BMW. This is a safety-critical part: have a qualified mechanic check any workaround.

Repair / rebuildDifficulty: MediumSeveral threads agree

Rebuild the E36 M3 ZF power steering pump with BMW's seal kit (or a used S52 Z3 M pump)

The E36 M3 ZF pump (also used on S52 Z3 M Roadster and Coupe) is NLA, so owners rebuild the original with BMW's rebuild kit. Split the pump (13 mm bolts behind the pulley), replace the seals, and refit the vanes with the smooth edge facing outward: getting this wrong damages the pump. One owner found a low-mileage used pump from a Z3 M Coupe through car-part.com for about $150 plus shipping and rebuilt that. Leaks are also often at the reservoir inlet and outlet, not the pump.

Parts / numbers mentioned: ZF 7681955259; BMW pump rebuild kit (FCP Euro); Z3 M S52 pump

Kits, reman & retrofits (1)

Reman / repair serviceunverified
E36 M3 S50/S52 ZF power steering pump; reported by M3Forum members (unverified by us)
BBB Industries reman (via RockAuto)
price not listed
View product page on mforum.net ↗

DIY

No DIY route recorded yet.

Repair guides & how-tos (1)

Write-ups and videos from owners, forums and specialists on removing and fitting this part. Summaries are ours; follow the link for the full steps, photos and torque values, and credit goes to the original author. Safety-critical part: have a qualified mechanic check the work.

ArticleBMW Repair GuideDifficulty: Mediumwritten for E36

BMW E36 Power Steering Pump Replacement - 1990-1998 3 Series ↗

Replacing the power-steering pump on a 1996 M3: airbox and duct out, release the belt tensioner with an 8 mm hex, suck the reservoir dry, undo the two banjo bolts and the pump mounts, then refill and bleed.

Tools mentioned: 8 mm hex socket, 10 mm socket, banjo-bolt wrenches, fluid pump/syringe, drain pan

Shown on an M3 (S52); says it applies to other E36s with minor changes.

by BMW Repair Guide staff · bmwrepairguide.com· link checked 2026-10-08

Notes & sources

E36: M3Forum 'PSA: List of NLA parts' (Jul 2020): S50/S52 ZF power steering pump reported NLA; used units appear on eBay; members report a BBB-branded reman (RockAuto) works [mforum.net] bmwpartsdeal (US) marks discontinued; bmwfans ETK data does not flag it. Last listed $345.94 on bmwpartsdeal (not orderable). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation. E36/7: bmwpartsdeal (US) marks discontinued; bmwfans ETK data does not flag it. Last listed $345.94 on bmwpartsdeal (not orderable). SAFETY-CRITICAL (brakes/steering/fuel/airbag): have a qualified mechanic verify fitment and installation.