The power steering (P/S) system in a car reduces the driver’s effort needed in turning the steering wheel by utilizing the hydraulic pressure generated by the power steering pump which is driven by the engine. The following schematic shows is an integral type of power steering system with the rack and pinion gears and the control valve unit, hydraulic pressure cylinder unit all built in the steering gear box.
1. power steering gearbox
2. power steering pump
3. oil tank
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i have 2006 jeep commander , i noticed 2 days ago while making a left turn i heard a noise at the left side of my car , when i made a right turn that same noise was heard . it felt as though my wheels were making that sound i immediately checked my power steering reservoir which was 3/4 full what could probably be the problem
March 27, 2010 @ 5:48 am
I have a 1964 Ford-Gal with a 390 Eng,I am replacing the power steering unit, what does it take to get it off the car ?
June 10, 2010 @ 2:22 am
I have a 2007 Peugeot 307, I noticed since 3 weeks back after returning from major engine repair work that the steering becomes occasionally had to turn. One I experience this abnormality, I require extra effort to turn the steering and all of a sudden afterwards it steering returns to power assisted mode. Note the fluid level is on guage and no leakage. What could be the problem?
August 18, 2010 @ 10:27 am