Description

DESCRIPTION

The power-assisted steering system enables the ef-
fort required to turn the steering wheel to be reduced
when manoeuvring at low speeds and keeps the
steering steady at high speeds.

The system comprises a pump (1) operated directly
by the engine through a belt. The pump draws fluid
through the inlet pipe from the reservoir (2) located in

the engine compartment and sends it under pressure
through the delivery hose to the distribution valve
located on the power steering box (3).

The distribution valve, operated by the rotation of the
steering wheel, sends the oil under pressure from one
side or the other of the hydraulic cylinder which is
integral with the rack and pinion inside the steering
box.

A hose allows the fluid to return to the reservoir,
thereby closing the circuit.

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