Description & Operation

Power steering system consists of a rack and pinion steering gear, valve body, power steering pump, fluid reservoir and interconnecting hydraulic lines. Pressure and return lines from pump are connected to valve body. A vane-type power steering pump draws fluid from the steering reservoir. Fluid is compressed by rotor and vanes inside steering pump and sent to steering gear. Pressure is monitored and controlled by a pressure switch and a control valve located inside of steering pump.