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Steering: Description and Operation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Power steering has been adopted in all vehicles to make the steering system easier to handle.

^ A 4-spoke steering wheel is used.
^ A steering column has a shock absorbing mechanism and a tilt steering mechanism.
^ A rack and pinion steering gear is used.
^ An oil pump responsive to engine RPM is used, to enhance steering stability at high speeds.
^ The separate plastic resin oil reservoir is used to reduce weight and to make the fluid level checking easier.