Description

DESCRIPTION

The power steering system enables the effort required to turn the steering wheel to be reduced when manoeuvring from a standstill and it keeps the steering steady at high speeds. The composition of the steering column (5), articulated in two parts ensures greater passive safety in the event of a frontal impact. The system comprises a pump (1) operated directly by the engine through a belt.

The pump withdraws oil through the delivery line from the reservoir (2) located in the engine compartment and sends it under pressure through a hose to the distribution valve located on the power steering box (3). The distributing valve connected by a hose to the reservoir allows the outgoing oil to return to the reservoir. Inside this hose there is a coil (6) which cools the oil.

1. Power steering pump
2. Reservoir
3. Power steering box
4. Steering wheel
5. Steering column
6. Cooling coil

STEERING WHEEL (WITH AIR BAG)

For removing/refitting refer to GROUP 70 - INTERIOR TRIM "AIR BAG".

STEERING WHEEL (WITHOUT AIR BAG)

REMOVAL/REFITTING

• Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
• Prise up the horn control and remove it after disconnecting the electrical connection.
• Slacken the fastening nut and remove the steering wheel.

43 ÷ 53 Nm
4.3 ÷ 5.4 kgm