The power steering assist motor is a crucial component of your car's electric power steering system.
Power steering assist motor operationThe ECU operates the assist motor and it calculates the assistive torque to be applied on the wheels. The motor is also linked to the steering column, and when the sterling wheel rotates it twists the input shaft as well as the torsion bar. The torque sensor senses the torque on the torsion bar, and this information is transmitted to the ECU where it utilizes the data to compute the speed of the assist motor.
Common problems with a defective power steering assist motorA defective power steering assist motor can lead to power steering failure, poor handling, or damage to the steering system.