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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) The EPS system generates assist torque to assist
steering effort through the operation of the motor
installed on the power steering link assembly.
The direction and amount of power assistance are
determined by signals from the torque sensor, and
controlled in accordance with vehicle speed. As a
result, steering effort is controlled to be light during
low speed driving and moderately high during high
speed driving.
2. FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS
Components Function
Calculates degree of assistance needed based on steering torque and
vehicle speed. Drives the motor based on motor electric angle
obtained from the motor rotation angle sensor.
Power Steering ECU Assembly
Boosts battery voltage to generate motor drive voltage.
Restricts power assistance to protect the system if the motor and ECU
overheat.
Torque Sensor Detects steering effort generated when the steering wheel is turned.
Located coaxially with the rack shaft. Its rotation is converted to the
Power Steering Motor
rectilinear motion of the steering rack via the ball screw nut and ball.
Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU Transmits ready signal to the power steering ECU.
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PS10 POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM
3. OPERATION EXPLANATION
Torque Sensor
Output Shaft
Ball Screw
Nut
Ball
Steering Rack
Power Steering Motor
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