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Power Steering: Specifications Jaguar S-type I

Manual & Power Steering 1 illustration ~188 words

General Specifications

ItemSpecification
Power assisted steering fluidWSA-M2C195-A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

DescriptionN.m
Tie rod end retaining nut75
Power steering pump retaining bolts25
Lower steering column slider pinch bolt35
Lower steering column to steering gear pinch bolt35
Power steering pump support tube bracket bolt110
Power steering gear retaining bolts103
Power steering pump supply tube15
Actuator30
Steering gear supply and return tubes15

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Power assisted steering fluidESSO DEXRON 2E

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionN.m
Tie rod end retaining nut75
Power steering pump retaining bolts25
Lower steering column slider pinch bolt35
Lower steering column to steering gear pinch bolt35
Power steering gear retaining bolts103
Power steering pump supply tube union25
Actuator retaining bolts3
Steering gear supply and return tubes retaining bracket bolt10
Air conditioning compressor retaining bolts25
High pressure hose to sump - Vehicles with 3.0L engine10

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The Jaguar S-Type uses a rack and pinion type, variable ratio steering gear with Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS). The power steering pump is belt driven on all model variants and the power steering oil cooler is of a matrix type and is incorporated with the transmission oil cooler.

A variable steering rack ratio reduces the amount of turns from lock to lock to improve parking maneuvers without loosing any steering feel at higher speeds.

The steering assistance decreases smoothly at a calibrated rate to increase the steering efforts required as vehicle speed increases. The steering efforts are controlled by the actuator position, which in turn is controlled electronically by the Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS) curve which is incorporated within the Generic Electronic Module (GEM).

Absolute cleanliness must be observed when replenishing the fluid or dismantling any part of the system. A new power steering reservoir must be fitted if the steering gear, pump or fluid cooler is to be replaced. New fluid from a sealed container must be used.