Running gear
Electromechanical power steering
The electromechanical power steering system provides steering assistance via an electric motor on the steering
column. The electromechanical power steering system is compatible with all engine/gearbox combinations.
The steering consists of the following components:
1. Steering wheel
1
2. Steering column switch
3. Steering column
3
4. Steering moment sender G269
5. Worm gear
2
7
6. Electromechanical power steering motor V187
7. Power steering control unit J500
8. Universal joint shaft
9. Mechanical steering rack
10.Steering angle sender G85 integrated into
worm gear
4
6
5
8
10
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Front axle
The front axle uses McPherson struts. This suspension system features a transverse link below the centre of the
wheel, a suspension strut and a track rod. The transverse links are each connected to the subframe via two
rubber/metal bushings. On the road, this axle design is characterised by high level of ride comfort and good
driving safety. The advantages of the McPherson axle are low unsprung masses, a large support base, low forces
and a compact design. The design has been further optimised in terms of weight compared with the previous
model.
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