Steering Gear Assembly

FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM 

The steering gear assembly is primarily composed of EPS motor , power steering torque sensor and power steering control module .

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POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE 

• By receiving steering angle sensor signal, vehicle speed signal and power steering torque sensor signal, the power steering control module calculates the current of motor drive according to the driving conditions. The power steering control module controls the EPS motor.
• Diagnoses can be performed via CONSULT.

POWER STEERING TORQUE SENSOR 

Power steering torque sensor detects the steering torque, and transmit the signal to power steering control module.

EPS MOTOR 

The EPS motor provides the assist torque according to the signal from power steering control module.

INDIVIDUAL OPERATION 

Refer to System Description .

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Refer to Component Location .