Power Steering Gear - Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual

JAM NUT INNER TIE ROD
19 - 36 STEERING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

POWER STEERING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
POWER STEERING PUMP FLOW RATE AND
PRESSURE TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY . . . . . . 38
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
INNER TIE ROD BOOT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
POWER STEERING GEAR
The power steering system consists of these six
major components. Power Steering Pump, Power
Steering Gear, (Fig. 1) 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 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.
STEERING STEERING BOOT GEAR SHAFT GEAR STEERING FLUID LINES MOUNTING BUSHING
POWER STEERING GEAR
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Fig. 1 Power Steering Gear Assembly
GEAR POWER POWER PRESSURE SWITCH GEAR HOUSING STEERING STEERING
INDEX
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OUTER TIE ROD END . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLT
ISOLATOR
SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING GEAR FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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
turn, builds up hydraulic pressure and assists in the
turning effort.
The drive tangs on the pinion of the power steering
pump mate loosely with a stub shaft. This is to per-
mit manual steering control to be maintained if the
drive belt on the power steering pump should break.
However, under these conditions, steering effort will
be increased.
STEERING GEAR BOOT INNER TIE ROD
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JAM NUT TIE ROD END TIE ROD EN
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