Component Description

Once electrified from the steering force control module, the steering clutch is released and the upper and lower steering shafts are separated.

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When a system malfunction occurs, when system is in protection mode, or when the steering wheel is turned with a force stronger than the butting reaction force generated by the steering force motor, the clutch is engaged while the electric from the steering force control module is shut out, and the upper and lower steering shafts are engaged.