Steering System

Steering System








The power steering system is a rack and pinion design, with an engine-driven pump providing the steering assistance. The system features variable steering assistance with vehicle speed and a variable ratio steering rack.

Absolute cleanliness must be observed when replenishing the fluid or dismantling any part of the system. A new reservoir must be fitted if the steering rack, power assisted steering pump or fluid cooler are replaced. New fluid from a sealed container must be used.

The content of this article/image reflects the changes identified in TSB-XT211-006



1. Replace the power steering reservoir only if any of the following conditions apply:

Reservoir bottle housing is split

Reservoir bottle port is crushed

Fluid is grossly contaminated with particulate matter, witch may or may not result
in a loss of function from the power steering system.

2. If particulate contamination is observed, but the steering system functions
normally, drain the fluid from the system, replace the reservoir, and flush the steering system completely with fresh fluid.