Electric Assist Steering Flashcards
1
Q
Describe how manual rack and pinion steering gears are lubricated
A
Manual rack and pinion steering gears are lubricated with grease on assembly
2
Q
List three (3) advantages to electric assist power steering
A
improves fuel economy increases horse power operates while the engine is off requires fewer parts requires no power steering fluid consists of a quieter operation
3
Q
What are the three (3) methods for adding electric assist to a vehicle?
A
a) steering column assisted
b) rack assisted with the assist working a pinion gear
c) rack assisted with the assist working on the rack gear
4
Q
The torque sensor determines what two driver inputs?
A
The direction of turn and the torque that the driver is applying to the steering wheel
5
Q
List two (2) inputs to the power steering control module
A
torque sensor steering wheel position sensor vehicle speed system temperature electric motor position
6
Q
What procedure may be necessary after parts replacement?
A
The reprogramming/relearning procedure
