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Speed-sensitive power steering, function with vehicle stationary - GF46.50-P-2500A

MODEL 171.4, 203 with CODE (213) Speed-sensitive power steering up to Model Year 8 

MODEL 209, 211 with CODE (213) Speed-sensitive power steering 

MODEL 215, 220 

MODEL 230 up to Model Year 8 

Illustration shows rotary valve and control bush housing for models 215 and 220, left wheel lock 

Fig 1: Speed-Sensitive Power Steering Function Diagram (With Vehicle Stationary)
G07283508Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Vehicle speed v = 0 km/h 

The SPS solenoid valve (Y10) receives maximum current which closes it against the force of the integrated compression spring. The pressure ratios in the reaction chambers are identical, since the pressure oil supply is stopped. No force is exerted on the reaction balls (4) and no additional moment is produced on the v-shaped surfaces of the rotary valve (12).

The steering turns easily because the steering moment which the driver must apply to overcome the force of the torsion bar (10) is very low. The oil passes virtually unpressurized via the constant constriction orifice (8) to the supply reservoir of the power steering pump.

Power steering pump, location/task/design/function Model 171.4 GF46.30-P-2100SK
  Model 203 GF46.30-P-2100P
  Model 209 GF46.30-P-2100Q
  Model 211 GF46.30-P-2100T 
  Model 220 except Code (487a) Active Body Control (ABC) GF46.30-P-2100B
  Model 230 except Code (487a) Active Body Control (ABC) GF46.30-P-2100R
Tandem pump, location/task/design/function Model 215
Models 220, 230 with Code (487a) Active Body Control (ABC)
GF46.30-P-3300A
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, location/task/design/function Model 171.4, 203, 209 GF46.20-P-1000PA
  Model 211 GF46.20-P-1000TA 
  Models 215, 220, 230 GF46.20-P-1000B
SPS solenoid valve, location/task/design/function   GF46.50-P-5000B 
Rack-and-pinion steering play compensator, location/task/function Model 171.4, 203, 209 GF46.20-P-1100P
  Model 211 GF46.20-P-1100T 
  Models 215, 220, 230 GF46.20-P-1100B
Rack-and-pinion steering damper, location/task/function Model 171.4, 203, 209 GF46.20-P-1200P
  Model 211 GF46.20-P-1200T 
  Models 215, 220, 230 GF46.20-P-1200B