Steering System: General: Specifications

2003 Hyundai Accent GL, 2D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Specifications
General Specifications

Item Specification
Manual steering   
Shaft and joint type Collapsible, cross joints (two joints used)
Steering gear type Rack and pinion
Rack stroke 134 mm (lock to lock : 3.87 turns)
Power steering   
Shaft and joint type Collapsible, cross joints, tilt column with pop-up
Steering gear type Rack and pinion
Rack stroke 134 mm (lock to lock : 2.93 turns)
Oil pump type Vane type
Oil pump displacement 9.6 cm3 /rev. (0.59 in3 /rev.)
Oil pump pressure switch operating pressure 1.5-2.0 MPa (15-20 kg/cm2 , 213-284 psi)
RENDER: 1.0x

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