Table of Contents
Advertisement
Main Menu
System Description
Major Components
The Electrical Power Steering system is composed of the following major components:
• A steering gearbox that converts rotary operation of the steering wheel into transverse operation via a rack and pinion
mechanism. Steering sensors and an actuating motor are incorporated.
• A control unit that computes the optimum amount of power assistance, taking into account steering torque, steering
speed, and vehicle speed. Self-diagnosis functions are included.
• A power unit that drives the motor according to the signals from the EPS control unit. A current sensor is built in to
give feedback information to the EPS control unit. Two relays shut off the power if a problem in the system occurs.
• The countershaft speed sensor on the automatic transmission or the differential speed sensor on the manual transmis-
sion sends a vehicle speed signal to the EPS control unit. Also the speedometer sends a vehicle speed signal to the EPS
control unit. The two signals are used as a double-check.
Table of Contents
- Quick Links:
- Table of Contents
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
Table of Contents
