GENERAL INFORMATION

A hydraulic power steering system has been adopted to all models.

FEATURES

An elastic mounting structure for the steering gear has improved steering stability significantly.
The hydraulic characteristics and the friction characteristics of the steering gear have been optimised to improve steering ability and to reduce shimmy sensitivity.
The oil pump is of a non-return control valve, and improves steering feeling.
The pressure hoses are of a high-expansion ratio type and reduce vibration and nose.
The oil pressure sensor allows the system to perform idle-up control linearly and without delay as the power steering fluid pressure deviates.

A class-top minimum steering radius (5.5 m) has been established due to larger wheel steering angle. <Except vehicles with 17-inch wheels^* (For reference, the steering radius is 5.8 m.) >

note

^*: 17-inch wheels is optionally available for vehicles for Hong Kong and Singapore.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item		Vehicles with 16-inch wheels	Vehicles with 17-inch wheels^*
Steering wheel	Type	4-spoke type
	Outside diameter mm	380
	Maximum number of turns	3.4	3.1
Steering column	Column mechanism	Shock absorbing mechanism and tilt steering mechanism
Power steering type		Integral type
Oil pump	Type	Vane pump
	Basic delivery rate cm³/rev.	9.6
	Relief pressure MPa	9.8
	Reservoir type	Separate type (plastic)
	Hydraulic switch	Equipped
Steering gear	Type	Rack and pinion
	Stroke ratio (Rack stroke/Steering wheel maximum turning number)	44.1
	Rack stroke mm	152	144

note

^*: 17-inch wheels optionally available for vehicles for Hong Kong and Singapore.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

LH drive vehicles

RH drive vehicles