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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FEATURES Power steering has been adopted in all vehicles to make the steering system easier to handle. A 4-spoke steering wheel is used. <2000-SOHC and 2400> The 3-spoke steering wheel with the steering shift switch is installed to improve the shifting operation. <2000-DOHC> A steering column has a shock absorbing mechanism and a tilt steering mechanism. Sound absorbing material is added to the shaft cover on the steering shaft. <2000-DOHC> Integral-type rack and pinion gear with high rigidity and excellent response is used. A vane type pump with a fluid flow rate control system which change steering effort according to the engine speed is used. The separate plastic resin oil reservoir is used to reduce weight and to make the fluid level checking easier. The cooler tube assembly is installed on the power steering fluid line to improve the cooling performance of the power steering fluid. <2000-DOHC and 2400>
SPECIFICATIONS
Item | 2000 | 2400
--- | --- | ---
SOHC | DOHC | Except MIVEC | MIVEC
Steering wheel | Type | 4-spoke type | 3-spoke type | 4-spoke type | 4-spoke type
Outside diameter mm | 380 | 370 | 380 | 380
Maximum number of turns | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7
Steering column | Column mechanism | Shock absorbing mechanism and Tilt steering mechanism
Power steering type | Integral type
Oil pump | Type | Vane pump
Basic discharge amount cm3 /rev. | 8.1 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.1
Relief pressure MPa | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8
Reservoir type | Separate type (plastic)
Pressure switch | Equipped
Steering gear | Type | Rack and pinion
Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering wheel maximum turning radius) | 45.74 | 51.45 | 51.45 | 51.45
Rack stroke mm | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141
Steering angle | Inner wheel | 34°20' | 34°20' | 34°50' | 34°50'
Outer wheel | 29°10' | 29°10' | 29°20' | 29°20'
Power steering fluid | Specified lubricants | ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON II
Quantity dm3 | Approximately 1.0
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
L.H. DRIVE VEHICLES
R.H. drive vehicles

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