POWER STEERING SYSTEM > SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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DESCRIPTION

The power steering system generates torque through the operation of the motor and the reduction gear installed on the column shaft in order to assist power steering effort.
The power steering ECU determines the direction and the amount of assisting power in accordance with the vehicle speed signals and signals from the power steering torque sensor. As a result, steering effort is controlled to be light during low speed driving and moderately high during high speed driving.

FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS

The power steering ECU, power steering torque sensor and power steering motor are built into the steering column assembly.

Component	Function
Power Steering Torque Sensor	The torque sensor detects the steering effort generated when the steering wheel is turned and converts it to an electrical signal.
Power Steering Motor	The power steering motor is activated by the current from the power steering ECU and generates torque to assist the steering effort.
Power Steering ECU	The power steering ECU calculates assisting power based on steering torque signals from the torque sensor and vehicle speed signals from the skid control ECU.
EPS Warning Light	Lights up to alert the driver when the power steering ECU detects a malfunction in the power steering system.