TRW Automotive

Commercial Steering Systems

TAS Series
Power Steering Gears
TRW ADVANCED STEERING

To meet the demands of the medium and heavy-duty trucking and bus
industries, TRW Commercial Steering continuously strives for product
improvement. The TAS series integral power steering gears incorpo-
rate the most recent technological advancements in design, materials,
and manufacturing processes.

Engineered for superior torque output and perfomance for both on and
off-highway vehicles with medium and heavy front axle loads, the TAS
series operates with fewer moving parts and maintains responsive
handling and positive steering control.
The TAS integral power steering gears literally define steering
technology. By combining the most recent advances in func-
tional design with the latest material technology and manufac-
turing techniques, TRW now offers the smoothest most reliable
steering gears avaiable.

ADVANTAGES TAS POWER STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS

• Improved road feel attained with
TAS 40 TAS 55 TAS 65 TAS 85
re-designed rotary valve.
F.E.W 9,000 lbs. 12,000 lbs. 14,300 lbs. 18,000 lbs.
(4,000 kg) (5,500 kg) (6,500 kg) (8,200 kg)
• Automatic adjustable poppets
mean simplified, lower cost instal- Pressure Rating 2,175 psi 2,175 psi 2,175 psi 2,175 psi
150 bar 150 bar 150 bar 150 bar
lations.
Output Torque at Rated 28,450 in. lbs. 35,300 in. lbs. 43,050 in. lbs. 58,850 in. lbs
• Increased pressure and torque rat- Pressure 90% Efficiency 3,214 Nm 3,988 Nm 4,864 Nm 6,649 Nm
ings capable of steering front Gear Travel 95˚ 95˚ 95˚ 95˚
axle weight of 9,000-18,000 lbs. (guaranteed)

Gear Ratio 20.4:1 20.4:1 20.4:1 23.3:1

• Cost effective, more efficient
design that includes fewer Output Shaft Diameter 1.75 in. 2.00 in. 2.00in. 2.25 in.
44.5 mm 50.8 mm 50.8 mm 57.15 mm
components. Output Shaft Serrations 1.75 in. x 46 1.937 in. x 52 1.937 in. x 52 2.25 in. x 59
Straight Straight Straight Straight
• Double-lip, high pressure seal
Input Shaft Serrations .812 in. x 36 .812 in. x 36 .812 in. x 36 .812 in. x 36
and refillable grease barrier next to Straight Straight Straight Straight
dirt and water seals help keep out
moisture and corrosive material. Maximum Operating 250˚F 250˚F 250˚F 250˚F
Temperature 121.2˚C 121.2˚C 121.2˚C 121.2˚C

• Optional automatic bleed systems Minimum Pump Flow 2.2 gpm 2.7 gpm 3.0 gpm 3.6 gpm
simplify installation and service. for 1.5 hwt/sec 8.3 lpm 10.2 lpm 11.3 lpm 13.6 lpm

Recommended Pump Flow 3.6-6.0 gpm 3.6-6.0 gpm 3.6-6.0 gpm 4.2-8.0 gpm
Control Range 13.6-22.7 lpm 13.6-22.7 lpm 13.6-22.7 lpm 16-30 lpm

Approximate Dry Weight 60 lbs. 73 lbs. 78 lbs. 98 lbs.

27 kg 33 kg 35 kg 44 kg

TRW Automotive
Commercial Steering Systems
800 Heath Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
Tel 765.423.5377
Fax 765.429.1868
http://www.trw.com/commercialsteering

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