Mechanically Operated

Power steering pump
Location
Petrol engine: Direct driven from intake camshaft.





Diesel engine: Driven via a poly-V belt.

Main task
The task of the pump is to provide power steering fluid to the power steering system at the correct flow and at the correct pressure.

Type
Petrol engine: The pump is integrated with the power steering fluid reservoir and contains a control valve for pressure and flow control and a pressure sensor in addition to the pump element.
Diesel engine: The pump and the power steering fluid reservoir are separate. The pump contains a control valve for pressure and flow control in addition to the pump element.