The purpose of the steering system allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle by turning the front wheels. The steering system consists of the following component parts.
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Steering
4WS (4 Wheel Steering)
4WS is an abbreviation for 4 Wheel Steering, which is a device with which the direction is changed not only for the front tires but for the rear tires as well. When changing the direction of the vehicle, Read more 4WS (4 Wheel Steering)
What is Automotive Steering Column?
The steering column consists of the steering main shaft which transmits the steering wheel rotation to the steering gear, and the column tube which fixes the steering main shaft to the body. The top end Read more What is Automotive Steering Column?
What is Steering Lock Mechanism?
This is a theft deterrent feature that disables the steering wheel by locking the steering main shaft to the column tube when the ignition key is pulled out. There are two types of steering lock mechanism.
What is Manual Steering?
The gears in the steering gear assembly not only steer the front wheels but, at the same time, they act as reduction gears, reducing steering wheel turning effort by increasing the output torque. The reduction Read more What is Manual Steering?
What is EHPS (Electric Hydraulic PowerSteering)?
Generally, a power steering system uses the power of the engine to drive the vane pump that generates hydraulic pressure. EHPS is a power steering system that uses a motor to generate the hydraulic pressure Read more What is EHPS (Electric Hydraulic PowerSteering)?
What is a Vane pump?
A rotor rotates within a cam ring secured to the pump housing. There are grooves in the rotor and a vane plate built into the grooves. The outer circumference of the rotor is circular but the inner surface Read more What is a Vane pump?