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Rack-and-pinion steering, function when steering - GF46.25-P-3400GZ

MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Function Diagram - Left Steer
G05258885Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Left steer shown 

Fig 2: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Function Diagram - Right Steer
G05258886Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Right steer shown 

If the steering wheel is turned, then the drive pinion is supported on the toothed rack. The rotary valve is twisted against the pilot bushing surrounding it via the stabilizer bar and this changes the position of the control grooves in relation to one another. Now the pressure oil flow reaches the right working cylinder (left steer) (I) or the left working cylinder (right steer) (II) and causes the axial movement of the toothed rack to the right or left.

The oil from the unpressurized working cylinder is displaced. It flows back into the power steering pump reservoir via the open non-return grooves of the pilot bushing.

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