Sidekick JS 2D 2WD L4-1.6L (1998)
Power Steering Pump: Description and Operation
POWER STEERING (P/S) PUMP
This vehicle is equipped with either power steering pump of followings, type "A" and "B", depending on vehicle specification.
Both pumps are a vane type and it is driven by the V-ribbed belt from the crankshaft.
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
As the discharge rate of the P/S pump increases in proportion to the pump revolution speed, a flow control valve is added to control it so that the
optimum amount of fluid for steering operation is supplied according to the engine speed (driving condition).
Described below is its operation at different engine speeds.
