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STEERING
DESCRIPTION
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OPERATION
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
STEERING SYSTEM
STEERING
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
fluid or equivalent is to be used in the power steer-
ing system. No other power steering or automatic
transmission fluid is to be used in the system.
Damage may result to the power steering pump and
system if any other fluid is used, and do not over-
fill.
Power steering systems consist of:
• Steering column
• Rack and pinion steering gear
• Belt driven hydraulic steering pump
• Pump pressure and return hoses
• Oil Cooler
OPERATION
The steering column shaft is attached to the gear
pinion. The rotation of the pinion moves the gear
rack from side-to-side. This lateral action of the rack
pushes and pulls the tie rods to change the direction
of the front wheels (Fig. 1).
Power assist is provided by an engine mounted
hydraulic pump which supplies hydraulic fluid pres-
sure to the steering gear.
STEERING
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COLUMN
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GEAR
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LINKAGE
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PUMP
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Fig. 1 STEERING COMPONENTS
1 - POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY
2 - RESERVOIR
3 - HOSES
4 - TIE ROD ENDS
5 - MOUNTING BOLTS
6 - RACK & PINION
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