GENERAL

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 and bilateral symmetrical design 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.
One-way check valve for the power steering fluid has been added in the steering gear. By reducing the kickback due to the disturbance from the uneven road surface, the handling stability has been improved.
Optimisation of the flexible tube in the high pressure hose reduces the pump noise.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item			Specification
Steering wheel	Shape		Three-spoke type
	Outer diameter mm		380
	Maximum number of rotation		3.1
Power steering type			Integral type (Engine speed-dependent type)
Oil pump	Type		Vane type with fluid flow amount control system
	Basic discharge rate cm³/rev	2000	7.2
		Except 2000	8.1
	Relief pressure MPa		8.8
	Reservoir type		Separation type (Resin made)
Steering gear and linkage	Type		Rack & pinion type
	Stroke ratio (rack stroke/number of steering wheel rotation) mm/rev		45.58
	Rack stroke mm		144
Steering angle	Inner wheel		39°
	Outer wheel (reference value)		32°