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Steering Gear, Function

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Function
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Number  Designation  Number  Designation 
1 Neutral 5 Servo oil, high pressure
2 Steering left 6 Servo oil, low pressure
3 Steering right 7 Air
4 Servo oil, free flow    

The steering gear power steering function is schematically displayed in Fig 1 and Figure.

The force of oil pressure built up in the power steering pump affects the piston on the steering rack. The oil flow to the right or left-hand side of the piston is regulated in the valve housing. External pipes lead to both sides from the valve housing.

The rotary valve has three radial grooves, a small one that is fed by servo pump and an upper and a lower groove that are connected with the working cylinders via the outer pipes.