steering systems
- Rack-and-pinion
- Essentially, a rack-and-pinion system as described previously with a power-assist feature reducing steering effort
- Major design features include:– Rack-and-pinion gears that are engineered for low turning effort, good return ability and handling– Lightweight power steering pump– Power assist
- Speed-sensitive, Variable-assist Steering
- Major design features include:– A microprocessor-controlled system that electronically varies the assist based on signals received from vehicle speed sensors. This sophisticated system provides improved maneuverability with maximum assist at low speeds, such as when parking– Decreases assist at highway speeds to provide improved road feel
- Manual Recirculating Ball-and-nut
- Uses a worm gear surrounded by ball bearings that travel in a recirculating track
- Performs well in isolating the driver from the feedback of uneven road surfaces
- Power Recirculating Ball-and-nut
- Major design features include:– Linkage steering gear forward of the front wheel axis that combines with a lightweight steering pump for maximum assist when turning the wheel– Power assist for low-speed turning and parking.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Automotive
- Category: Automobile
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