Steering System

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The steering system consists of the following components:

Power steering pump
Steering gear
Power steering lines
Fluid reservoir
Fluid cooler
Steering linkage
Steering wheel
Steering column
Steering column shaft
Steering column switches

The power steering system transfers driver inputs at the steering wheel to the front wheels of the vehicle. The steering column, hydraulic system and linkages that transfer these driver inputs make up the steering system. Gearing and hydraulic assist are used to significantly reduce steering efforts.

For information on the power steering pump, steering gear, power steering lines, fluid reservoir and fluid cooler, refer to POWER STEERING article.

For information on the steering linkage, refer to STEERING LINKAGE article.

For information on the steering wheel and steering column, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.

For information on the steering column switches, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.