Where is the power steering pump located?
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Steering power pump is located near the pulley driven by the engine accessory belt, while the electronic power steering is under the steering wheel. Power steering mainly assists the driver in adjusting the direction of the car, reducing the force required to turn the steering wheel. Of course, power steering also plays a certain role in the safety and economy of the car. More details are as follows: 1. Power steering systems can be roughly divided into three categories: mechanical hydraulic power steering system, electro-hydraulic power steering system, and electric power steering system. 2. The mechanical hydraulic power steering system generally consists of components such as hydraulic pump, oil pipe, pressure flow control valve body, V-type transmission belt, and oil reservoir. This system works regardless of whether the car is turning or not, and when turning at low speed, the hydraulic pump needs to output more power to obtain greater assistance. 3. The main components of the electro-hydraulic power steering system include oil reservoir, power steering control unit, electric pump, steering gear, power steering sensor, etc. The power steering control unit and the electric pump are an integrated structure. 4. The electro-hydraulic power steering system overcomes the shortcomings of the traditional hydraulic power steering system. The hydraulic pump it uses is no longer directly driven by the engine belt, but uses an electric pump, and all its working states are calculated by the electronic control unit based on signals such as the vehicle's speed and steering angle to achieve the optimal state.