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  Description and Operation  
 

The power steering system uses hydraulic pressure generated by the power steering pump to reduce the force required to turn the steering wheel. The power steering pump cannot be disassembled. It must be replaced as a unit.

  

The steering gear is a hydraulic-mechanical unit that uses an input shaft/pinion and rack (sector shaft) to provide power-assisted steering control. The steering gear cannot be disassembled. It must be replaced as a unit. Replaceable items on the steering gear are:

  • Tie rod ends
  • Tie rod end jam nuts.
  • Front wheel spindle tie rods.
  • Front suspension steering ball stud dust seals
  • Steering gear insulators.
  • Steering gear mounting brackets.