Electric power steering diagram. Figure 3 is an example of a block diagram of. These systems can be found on a wide variety of vehicles from trucks to small cars. Over last few months i have testes several electric power steering from late model cars that works without any external 3rd party module. The sensors electronics which transform this angular position information into torque information based on the principle that the angular deformation of the torsion bar is proportional to the.
Electric power steering pcm wiring diagram. Electric power steering design guide with drv3205 q1 1 introduction the automotive market is ever evolving and always looking for more protections and diagnostics with reliable and space saving solutions in safety critical market niches such as electric power steering eps and electronic braking systems ebs. Electric power steering systems are appearing in an increasing number of vehicles every year. Component 7 in the diagram compared with component 6 and consequently of the input shaft compared with the output shaft.
By providing power assistance and consuming energy only when the steering wheel is turned by the driver eps produces significantly less co2 than conventional belt driven or even modern electro hydraulic power steering system ehps. The sensors send information about the steering torque driving speed and the steering angle. Electric power steering has a bright future as autonomous and active safety systems are being engineered to take the wheel. Electric power steering eps systems application note 8 v 01 2008 10 23 figure 2 eps application 21 eps electric control unit each eps electric control unit ecu handles the data from different sensors.
Diagnosing electric power steering systems requires an understanding of voltage current. Sensors detect the position and torque of the steering column and a computer module applies assistive torque via the motor which connects to either the steering gear or steering column. How to replace the electric power steering rack on a 2013 and newer ford fusion duration. Electric power steering document no.
The toyota rack is a basic rack and pinon setup and is purely a mechanical mechanism since its electric power assist comes from a motor mounted on the steering shaft above. This allows varying amounts of assistance to be. Electric power steering and.