The steering system consists of a steering wheel, a steering column, a steering gear, two steering rods connected by ball joints to the steering knuckles. The steering mechanism is mounted on the front subframe, which reliably protects it from possible impacts on road irregularities, but at the same time closes access to it. In case of repair, it is necessary to remove the steering mechanism assembly with the front subframe.
The steering column is assembled with a gear motor 1 (electromechanical amplifier).
The electric power steering only works when the engine is running. The efficiency of the electric power steering depends on the vehicle speed.
The steering column bracket 3 is attached to the body and is connected to the steering column pipe by a hinge. The bracket is equipped with a steering column locking mechanism. By moving the locking lever 2 to the upper position, you can change the angle and height of the steering column. With the lever down...
...the column is fixed in the selected position.
The rotation of the steering wheel is transmitted through the steering column shafts to the steering gear pinion, which engages with the movable rack.
Steering gear: 1 - ball joint mounting nut; 2 - Tie rod end protective cover; 3 - steering rod end; 4 - steering rod; 5 - steering gear protective cover; 6 - Steering gear boot mounting clamps; 7 - lock nut
The steering rack is connected to the steering knuckle arms by steering rods, through which the front wheels of the car are turned. The length of the steering rods can be changed by turning their ends in or out, thereby adjusting the toe-in of the front wheels.