Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
Variable Assist Control Valve: Description and Operation
Variable Assist Control Valve
The base Taurus/Sable has rack and pinion design integrating a MECHANICAL variable assist power steering (VAPS) system
The VAPS system uses a power steering pump that reduces the flow with speed (engine RPM) to improve smoothness and handling characteristics.
For testing of this system refer to Variable Assist Control Valve/Testing And Inspection/Procedures/Symptom Charts.
