Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
Steering Gear: Description and Operation
Speed Proportional Power Steering Gear
Description
DESCRIPTION - SPEED PROPORTIONAL STEERING GEAR
Available on certain models of this vehicle is an electronically controlled, speed-sensitive, variable-effort rack and pinion power steering system. This
system is better known as speed-proportional power steering.
The speed proportional power steering gear mounts in the same location as the standard power steering gear. It is mounted on the crossmember behind
the engine. Externally, the main difference between a speed proportional power steering gear and a standard power steering gear is the presence of a
solenoid control valve on the gear housing.
Operation
OPERATION - SPEED PROPORTIONAL STEERING GEAR
The speed-proportional power steering system reduces the steering effort required by the driver for low speed driving and parking maneuvers. Also, at
higher speeds, more steering effort is required providing a more firm, responsive feel to the steering system and driver.
With the engine running and the vehicle speed between 0 km/h (0 mph) and approximately 32 km/h (20 mph), minimum steering effort is required.
Between approximately 32 km/h (20 mph) and 100 km/h (60 mph), power steering effort will gradually increase based upon vehicle speed. Above
approximately 100 km/h (60 mph), maximum steering effort is provided by the speed proportional steering system.
