Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 915

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GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
POWER STEERING GEAR
GENERAL INFORMATION
STEERING SYSTEM AND COMPONENT
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GENERAL INFORMATION
STEERING SYSTEM AND COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with a speed-sensitive
variable-assist power steering system as standard
equipment on all models.
The power steering system consists of these six
major components. Power Steering Pump, Power
Steering Gear, Power Steering Reservoir, Power
Steering Supply and Pressure Hoses, and Power
Steering Fluid Return Hose. Turning of the steering
wheel is converted into linear travel through the
STEERING
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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POWER STEERING PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
INDEX
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
STEERING DIAGNOSIS CHARTS
meshing of the helical pinion teeth with the rack
teeth. Power assist steering is provided by an open
center, rotary type control valve. It is used to direct
oil from the power steering pump to either side of the
integral steering rack piston.
Road feel is controlled by the diameter of a torsion
bar which initially steers the vehicle. As steering
effort increases as in a turn, the torsion bar twists,
causing relative rotary motion between the rotary
valve body and valve spool. This movement directs
oil behind the integral rack piston, which in turn,
builds up hydraulic pressure and assists in the turn-
ing effort.
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