6C-2 Power Assisted Steering System:
General Description
P/S System Description
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This power steering (P/S) system consists of a P/S control module (3), a torque sensor (4), a motor (5). In this system,
the P/S control module determines the level and direction of the assist force for the steering wheel (1) according to the
signals from the torque sensor and vehicle speed signal from ECM. The P/S control module runs the motor so as to
assist the operation of the steering wheel.
The P/S control module diagnoses troubles which may occur in the area including the following components when the
ignition switch is ON and the engine is running. When the P/S control module detects any malfunction, it stops the
motor operation.
• Torque sensor
• Vehicle speed signal
• Engine speed signal
• P/S motor
• P/S control module.
2. Steering column 7. Battery 9. ABS/ESP® control module
6. Steering gear case assembly 8. ECM 10. Wheel speed sensor (right-front, left-front)
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