EPS Rack And Pinion Steering Gear

The EPS Rack and Pinion Steering Gear consists of the following components:

• Electric motor
• EPS module
• SAS
• Internal steering torque sensor
• Rack and pinion gear

If any of the components need to be replace, the EPS Rack and Pinion Steering Gear is replaced as a complete assembly.

The EPS Rack and Pinion Steering Gear receives the following:

CAN INPUTS 

• Vehicle configuration data
• Commanded ignition switch status
• Transfer case range status
• BSCM data - vehicle speed, front wheel RPM, yaw rate, longitudinal and lateral acceleration
• Engine Stop/Start (ESS) status
• Engine status
• Engine RPM
• ADA status
• ADA torque overlay steering request
• ESM gear position
• EPS warning display request
• Hybrid propulsion system active

The EPS Rack and Pinion Steering Gear provides the following:

CAN OUTPUTS 

• EPS warning display request
• Engine fan activation request for cooling
• EPS mode status
• EPS assist status
• Steering turning speed
• Steering angle
• Steering calibration status
• Steering angle type - absolute or relative
• Steering column torque
• EPS fault status
• EPS current