Steering: Description and Operation

This vehicle is available either with standard power steering or with an optional speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering system.

The power steering system consists of these major components:
- Power Steering Pump
- Power Steering Gear
- Power Steering Reservoir
- Power Steering Supply and Pressure Hoses
- Power Steering Fluid Return Hose
- Power Steering Cooler
- Power Steering Pressure Switch

A turn 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. It is used to direct oil from the power steering pump to either side of the integral steering rack piston.