Description

DESCRIPTION - POWER STEERING GEAR





This vehicle is equipped with a rack-and-pinion power steering gear. The gear is a center take-off type gear. Center-take-off means that the tie rods are connected to the steering gear via a rack guide located at the center of the gear.
The power steering gear is mounted on the crossmember behind the engine. The steering column intermediate shaft connects to the pinion shaft of the gear. The outer ends of the outer tie rods attach to steering arms on the suspension's front struts.
Three different power steering gears are available:
- A base gear
- A firm feel gear, and
- A speed proportional gear
The base gear and firm feel gear are serviced the same. The speed proportional steering gear is physically very similar to the standard gear except for the solenoid control valve extending from its housing. The solenoid control valve can be serviced separately. For information on the speed proportional power steering gear or its individual components, refer to Speed Proportional Steering Gear.

NOTE: The power steering gear should not be serviced or adjusted. If a malfunction or oil leak occurs, the complete steering gear needs to be replaced.