E 320 Sedan (210.065) V6-3.2L (112.941) (1999)
Steering Gear: Description and Operation
Hydraulic Functions
General Description
Rack And Pinion Steering With SPS Functions (Part 1 Of 2)
Rack And Pinion Steering With SPS Functions (Part 2 Of 2)
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The Speed-sensitive Power Steering (SPS) increasingly assists the manual force at the steering wheel from a speed less than 100 km/h (62 mph) until the
vehicle is stationary. At speeds greater than 100 km/h (62 mph) the steering effort assistance is as on conventional power steering.
The basic function of speed-sensitive power steering includes the conventional power assistance of the rack-and-pinion steering.
Vehicle speed serves as a parameter which with the aid of electronics adapts the hydraulic reaction via the SPS P-valve (Y10) to the requirement in the
speed range of 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph).