Description

DESCRIPTION

The power steering unit reduces the force required to turn the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary and ensures accurate steering at high speeds. Moreover, it allows a special steering column (5) structure in two sections which confers a higher degree of passive safety in the event of front crashes. The system consists of a pump (2) directly operated by the engine by means of a belt.

The pump collects oil via the delivery manifold from the reservoir (2) located in the engine compartment. It sends the pressurised oil through a pipe to the distribution valve located on the power steering unit (3). The distribution valve is connected by means of a pipe to the reservoir to allow the oil let out of the cylinder flow back to the reservoir. This pipe contains a oil cooling serpentine (6).

1. Power steering pump
2. Reservoir
3. Power steering unit
4. Steering wheel
5. Steering column
6. Cooling serpentine