System Description

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A rack and pinion type steering gear is used on all models.
The PRIUS uses a vehicle-speed sensing type EPS (Electric Power Steering) on all models.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel, Steering Column, Steering Gear And Power Steering Motor
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