GENERAL INFORMATION

The support method of the steering gear to the crossmember is realised by the left and right internal bushings with inner cylinders. This support method achieves higher rigidity of the steering gear and improves the steering feeling.
Configuring the optimum flow characteristics and gear valve feature improves the handling stability.
Appropriate application of friction to the steering gear cuts off the disturbance from the road surface and improves the stability during the straight-ahead driving.
3-spoke type steering wheel integrated with an SRS air bag has been adopted.
Impact-absorbing mechanism and tilt steering mechanism have been adopted.
Optimisation of the flexible tube in the high pressure hose reduces the pump noise.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item		Except RALLIART	RALLIART
Steering wheel	Type	3-spoke type
	Outside diameter mm	375	365
	Maximum number of turns	3.16
Steering column	Column mechanism	Shock absorbing mechanism and Tilt steering mechanism
Power steering type		Integral type (Engine speed-dependent type)
Oil pump	Type	Vane type with fluid flow amount control system
	Basic discharge amount mL/rev	8.1(for Petrol),7.2(for Diesel)	9.0
	Relief pressure MPa	8.8	8.55
	Reservoir type	Separate type
Steering gear	Type	Rack and pinion type
	Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering wheel Maximum number of turns) mm/rev	45.58
	Rack stroke mm	144
Steering angle	Inner wheel	40°50’
	Outer wheel (reference)	33°50’