Steering Gear

Fig 1: Torque Sensor Characteristic Graph

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

The torque sensor which detects a operated force of the steering wheel is installed in the steering gear. When the steering wheel is turned, the steering force is detected by the torque sensor. At the same time, 2-way supply voltage signal (main and sub) are input to the electric power steering-ECU.