anyone had problem with power steering pomp? like some noise when under load?

[bosanci28]

few days ago,i started to hear some noise when the x5 is started,and i park,only few, then if i put in return or drive, that noise is increasing ,is doing more times,so i look it under and arrow end the engine,and i did not figure out what the problem may be,and where exactly is coming from.

at first i said at 165K miles,maybe is coming from inside the engine,
but then i removed the big belt down and i let only the engine and ac (belt only)
and i started the engine and no more noise!,

now,i turned all of those wheels , tensioner s,alternator ,water pump and it looks like was turning fine by hand,when i got to power steering if i go to the right and turning i can feel some crunching little ,if i go to left no nothing looks fine,,
and also i dont think is from the belt.

so what you guys think ,is the power steering starting to go bad?
the level of the fluid is ok.

anyone experience this?



thank you !