General Information

The steering system consists of the steering wheel, steering column, rack and pinion steering gear and steering linkage. The steering wheel is secured to the steering column shaft and transmits force to the rack and pinion gear.

On each side, the steering rack is connected by a ball joint to the transverse tie rod. The tie rods transmit force through the tie rod ends and steering knuckles to the front wheels. This steering design provides light steering effort with no play when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock.

To make steering wheel turning easier, a hydraulic power steering system is installed, consisting of a power steering pump driven by a belt from the crankshaft, a fluid reservoir, hoses and pipes, and the steering gear.

STEERING COLUMN/ STEERING SHAFT

1 – bolt, 15–20 N•m;
2 – intermediate shaft with universal joints;
3 – bolt, 15–20 N•m;
4 – bolt, 4–6 N•m;
5 – protective boot;
6 – steering column;
7 – clamp.