Steering: Description and Operation

Power Steering





Power Steering Pump
The CIII power steering pump has the following features:
^ It is a belt-driven, vane-type, power steering pump.
^ It is mounted directly to the engine block by three bolts.





^ The power steering pump is replaced as an assembly.
^ An identification tag attached to the power steering pump indicates the model number and bar code. Refer to these when pump replacement is required.
^ The power steering pump uses a quick connect fitting for the power steering pressure hose.
^ The power steering oil reservoir is mounted on the LH side of the upper radiator support crossmember.

Steering Gear - All Except Motorhome:

Steering Gear
The steering gear has the following features:
^ It is a torsion-bar type hydraulic assisted system.
^ It reduces road shock and vibration.
^ It includes a rotary-style hydraulic valve.
^ It uses a dot matrix ID mark on the gear housing between the valve housing and the sector shaft housing cover.