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How Electric Power Steering Works

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Part: Tie rods

In this video, see how steering assistance reduces the effort needed to turn the wheels or manoeuvre the vehicle. Power steering decreases the effort required by the driver to move the car. There are different types of power steering: Electric Power Steering (EPS) consists of an electric motor, a torque sensor, and a computer; it operates electronically. Hydraulic power steering has a hydraulic circuit made up of a pump, a reservoir, and an assistance block. The hydraulic pump increases the pressure of the steering fluid sent to the distributor, which returns it at low pressure to the assistance unit depending on the direction, left or right. It was originally designed for heavy vehicles but has found wide application in cars.

Updated on 13 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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