Power Steering

The rack and pinion steering gear that is used with the Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system is a manual (non-hydraulic) steering gear that is contained within a 1-piece die cast aluminum housing. The power assist is provided by a 12-volt, 65 amp brush-less motor, mounted to the steering column. The steering column and motor/module are serviced as an assembly. For information on steering column service, refer to STEERING COLUMN . A new steering gear includes inner tie rods, however, the inner and outer tie rods can also be serviced separately. For information on tie-rod service, refer to STEERING LINKAGE .