| The Mercedes-Benz' drive train is the driver's link to | | | | hydraulic fluids to reach every individual part of the |
| the vehicle. It allows the driver to hold a tight rein on | | | | Acura drive train, they circulate in the system bearing |
| the engine. Composed of the car transmission and | | | | up to 1,300 psi of boost. |
| steering assemblies, the drive train facilitates the flow | | | | As the steering rack moves the wheels, the master |
| of horsepower from the engine to the wheels. Like in | | | | cylinder injects hydraulic fluid in the system. When |
| most assemblies, a large part of individual drive train | | | | converted hydraulically, the driver's input does not |
| parts depend on hydraulic pressure to operate. So | | | | have to be too much to control the Mercedes-Benz |
| that the driver's input on the drive train produces a | | | | drive train. The hydraulic fluid also lubricates the parts |
| corresponding amount of horsepower transfer, as in | | | | of the vehicle's drive train to ensure a smooth |
| the case of the clutch pedal, the foot pressure is | | | | operation. In most cases, dismal lubrication makes the |
| transmitted in the assembly in the form of hydraulic | | | | steering wheel heavy, and puts the steering rack at |
| pressure. When the clutch pedal is pressed, the | | | | risk of deterioration. This often leads to imprecise |
| master cylinder in the transmission lets out hydraulic | | | | steering. |
| fluid to operate adjacent assembly parts. | | | | With a reliable supply of good-quality hydraulic fluid, |
| The steering parts of the assembly also operate on | | | | various parts of the steering system are integrated |
| hydraulic pressure. Compared to conventional steering | | | | to work as one well-oiled whole. Mercedes-Benz drive |
| system, the Mercedes-Benz power steering system | | | | train requires that the hydraulic fluid in the steering |
| makes steering effort less hard and eases driver | | | | system is compatible with hoses and seals. In most |
| fatigue. This is because the Mercedes-Benz drive train | | | | cases, the fluid must correspond to the automatic |
| is oiled by hydraulic fluid from the power steering | | | | transmission system of the Mercedes-Benz. It is |
| pump. Depending on drive applications, the Mercedes | | | | recommended that compatibility among the hydraulic |
| power steering pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid to | | | | fluid and the power steering pump is maintained to |
| supply lubrication to all of the individual parts of the | | | | prevent a potential fouling up of the steering system. |
| steering system. The harder the drive application, the | | | | Collectively, the Mercedes-Benz steering system |
| more the power steering pump boosts the hydraulic | | | | provides the drive train with a variable-assist |
| fluid. | | | | assembly. It gives more assistance at cruise speeds |
| The hydraulic fluid tank of the Mercedes-Benz power | | | | and less during highway speeds. These varying levels |
| steering pump is located at the pump itself. Other | | | | of assistance that the Mercedes-Benz power steering |
| Mercedes power steering systems mount the | | | | pump offers are important in reducing over-steer in |
| hydraulic fluid tank remotely, in order that the fluid is | | | | possible emergency situations. The Mercedes power |
| spared from the harsh condition under the hood. | | | | steering pump is driven by a conveyor belt attached |
| From the pump, the hydraulic fluids are charged and | | | | to the engine, so that the corresponding boost can |
| injected via the power steering hose. For the | | | | be determined for differing drive applications. |