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GF46.25-P-3100CW Rack-and-Pinion Steering, Function When Driving Straight-Ahead




GF46.25-P-3100CW Rack-and-pinion Steering, Function When Driving Straight-ahead
- MODEL 204.0 /2 up to Model Year 8





Shown without code (213) Speed-sensitive power steering

4a Stabilizer bar
4b Drive pinion
4i Pilot bushing
4j Rack
4k Rotary valve
I Right working cylinder (left steer)
II Left working cylinder (right steer)

A Pressurized
B Unpressurized

When driving straight ahead (steering wheel in center position) the rotary valve of the rotary slide shift valve is in the neutral position.

The control grooves of the rotary valve and the pilot bushing are interdependent to the extent that the oil flow, as supplied by the power steering pump, is routed straight back over the return flow to the reservoir. The working cylinders are therefore unpressurized.

The stabilizer bar is pinned on one side with the rotary valve and on the other side with the drive pinion