Steering System

Steering System
The steering system consists of the following components:
^ Power steering pump (includes fuel efficient power steering (FEPS) solenoid/actuator)
^ Steering gear
^ Power steering lines
^ Fluid reservoir
^ Fluid cooler
^ Steering linkage
^ Steering wheel
^ Steering column
^ Steering column shaft
^ Steering column switches
^ Power steering control (PSC) module
^ Steering wheel rotation sensor

The power steering system transfers driver inputs at the steering wheel to the front wheels of the vehicle. The steering column, hydraulic system and linkages that transfer these inputs make up the steering system. Gearing and hydraulic assist are used to significantly reduce steering efforts.

The FEPS system provides improved fuel economy by reducing the fluid flow from the power steering pump when it is not needed.