GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The steering wheel has four spokes. All vehicles are equipped with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System).
The steering column has a shock absorber mechanism and a tilt steering mechanism.
The power steering is an integral rack and pinion type that combines the steering gear and linkage into one light-weight and compact assembly.
The steering system uses a vane oil pump with a fluid flow control system, so that steering effort varies with engine speed.
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INTRODUCTION TO POWER STEERING DIAGNOSIS
Hydraulic power steering is used for all vehicles. Faults in the power steering can include excessive play of the steering wheel, difficult steering wheel operation, noise, vibration, and oil leaks, etc. Possible causes of these faults can include defects in the gear box, oil pump or steering linkage.