Description - Power Steering System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This vehicle is available with 3 different types of power steering. They are standard, firm-feel, or speed-sensitive variable-effort (speed-proportional) power steering.

The firm-feel steering gear is physically the same as the standard gear used on some models. The difference is internal to the gear. The internal calibration gives the driver a more firm feel at the steering wheel. It is serviced the same as the standard steering gear.

The speed-sensitive variable-effort power steering system, better known as speed-proportional steering, is an electronically controlled, variable-effort type power steering system. The steering gear has an externally mounted control valve which in conjunction with mechanical components varies steering effort at different vehicle speeds. At low speeds lower steering effort is provided to allow ease in steering and parking. At higher speeds, higher effort is provided to give a more firm, responsive steering feel.

The power steering system consists of these major components:

Power Steering Pump
Power Steering Gear
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Power Steering Fluid Supply Hose
Power Steering Fluid Pressure Hose
Power Steering Fluid Return Hose
Power Steering Fluid Cooler

For information on the fluid cooler, reservoir and hoses, refer to POWER STEERING PUMP