3315492 - Introduction - STEERING
All versions are equipped with power steering.This steering system guarantees:
- driving safety and precision at high speeds
- manoeuvrability
- reduced effort in parking manoeuvres and at low speeds.
DESCRIPTION
The steering column consists of:
- a lower collapsible section (1) which allows the position of the steering wheel (4) to remain fixed in the case of a frontal impact
- an upper section (2) supported by a steel bracket and a magnesium support (3) which prevent vibrations of the steering wheel (4).
With the advantage of:
- increasing the passive safety of the vehicle
- improving driving comfort.
The function of the friction system limits the maximum force which can be transmitted and guarantees the following in the case of a theft attempt:
- the security of the steering column
- impossibility of lock mechanism breakage
with the advantage of ensuring:
- the anti-theft function
- driving safety.
The power asssisted steering box (7) has oversize racks and rods to:
- limit the flexible yield of the steering line
- guarantee improved driving precision.
The following have been adopted to minimize the hydraulic pulses of the power assisted steering sysem which can produce noise:
- longer high pressure fluid pipes with an improved shape and internal resonators
- power assisted steering fluid cooling coils (8) which prevent cavitation.
View of assembly
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1 - Lower steering column
2 - Upper steering column
3 - Magnesium support
4 - Steering wheel
5 - Friction bush
6 - Ring spring
7 - Power steering box
8 - Cooling coil
9 - Tie rods
10 - Flexible element
11 - Power steering pump
12 - Power steering fluid reservoir