GENERAL

A hydraulic power steering system has been adopted to all models.
This steering system offers the following features:

The support method of the steering gear to the crossmember is realised by the left and right internal bushings with inner cylinders. This support method achieves higher rigidity and bilateral symmetrical design of the steering gear and improves the steering feeling.
Configuring the optimum flow characteristics and gear valve feature improves the handling stability.
Appropriate application of friction to the steering gear cuts off the disturbance from the road surface and improves the stability during the straight-ahead driving.
One-way check valve for the power steering fluid has been added in the steering gear. By reducing the kickback due to the disturbance from the uneven road surface, the handling stability has been improved.
Optimisation of the flexible tube in the high pressure hose reduces the pump noise.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item		Specifications
Steering wheel	Shape	Three-spoke type
	Outer diameter mm	380
	Maximum number of rotation	3.1
Power steering type		Integral type (Engine speed-dependent type)
OIL PUMP	Type	Vane type with fluid flow amount control system
	Basic discharge rate cm³/rev	8.1
	Relief pressure MPa	8.8
	Reservoir type	Separation type (Resin made)
Steering gear and linkage	Type	Rack & pinion type
	Stroke ratio (rack stroke/number of steering wheel rotation) mm/rev	45.58
	Rack stroke mm	144
Steering angle	Inner wheel	39°
Steering angle	Outer wheel	32°