Power Rack & Pinion: Description
WARNING:
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The Power Steering (P/S) system in this vehicle reduces the driver's effort needed in turning the steering wheel by utilizing the hydraulic pressure generated by the P/S pump which is belt-driven by the crankshaft. It is an integral type with the rack and pinion gears, the control valve unit and hydraulic pressure cylinder unit all built in the steering gear box. See Fig 1 .