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Steering System - Power: Description

NOTE: For steering linkage information, see STEERING SYSTEM - MANUAL article.

The power steering gear displaces fluid to provide hydraulic pressure assist while turning. A torsion bar helps transmit road feel to driver. A one-piece rack piston nut is geared to cross shaft. Backlash is adjusted with an adjusting screw. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Exploded View of Power Recirculating Ball Steering Gear
G90F03001Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.