Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1429

19 - 12 STEERING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
POWER STEERING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
STEERING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
POWER STEERING GEAR
NOTE: The power steering gear and front suspen-
sion crossmember used on the Right Hand Drive
and Left Hand Drive versions of this vehicle are
unique to the vehicle they are used on. If a steering
gear and/or front suspension crossmember needs
to be replaced, be sure to verify by part number
listed in the Mopar Parts Catalog that the correct
replacement part for the vehicle being serviced is
installed.
STEERING GEAR
INDEX
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SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING GEAR FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The power steering system used on this vehicle
consists of these four major components. Power
Steering Gear (Fig. 1), Power Steering Pump, Pres-
sure Hose, and Return Hose. Turning of the steering
wheel is converted into linear travel through the
meshing of the helical pinion teeth with the rack
teeth. Power assist steering is provided by an open
center, rotary type control valve which directs oil
from the pump to either side of the integral rack pis-
ton.
Road feel is controlled by the diameter of a torsion
bar which initially steers the vehicle. This movement
directs oil behind the integral rack piston, which, in
Fig. 1 Power Steering Gear
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