Section 44 (Power Steering): General Description: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Power steering has been adopted in all vehicles to make the steering system easier to handle.

A 4-spoke steering wheel is used.
A steering column has a shock absorbing mechanism and a tilt steering mechanism.
A rack and pinion steering gear is used.
An oil pump responsive to engine RPM is used, to enhance steering stability at high speeds.
The separate plastic resin oil reservoir is used to reduce weight and to make the fluid level checking easier.