Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual — part 171
STEERING SHAFT AND COLUMN
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS)
37-4
STEERING SHAFT AND COLUMN
M2370002001046
The steering shaft and column, which informs the
EPS-ECU of steering effort on the steering wheel,
consist of a torque sensor and motors, etc. They are
designed to improve safety, and has the following
features:
• Shock absorbing mechanism has been adopted
to the steering column which absorbs the impact
energy at collision and provides safety to the
driver.
• Collapsible steering column has been employed.
During a collision, the steering wheel moves for-
ward.
• The adoption of the collapsible steering column
construction prevents the fallaway sections from
being affected by the impact at primary collision,
and stabilises the shock absorbing capability.
Also, the secondary collision impact is partially
absorbed by the collapsible steering column con-
struction, enhancing the collapse performance.
IMPACT-ABSORBING MECHANISM
PRIMARY COLLISION
ACB05495 AB
One-way capsule
Motor
Torque sensor
Tilt lever
Intermediate shaft
Steering column shaft
Contracting mechanism
A
View A
ACB05496AB
Before collision
After collision
Intermediate shaft (A)
Intermediate shaft (B)
Intermediate shaft (B)
Intermediate shaft (A)
manuals search engine
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS)
37-5
When a vehicle crash occurs and the intermediate
shaft is loaded from the gearbox side, the intermedi-
ate shaft (A) is forced into the intermediate shaft (B)
to absorb an impact load. By this, a rearward out-
thrusting of steering column is prevented.
SECONDARY COLLISION
When the driver's body falls against the steering
wheel via the deployed air bag, the column bracket
moves forwards by deforming the rivet pin of the
one-way capsule.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2370000102169
Vehicle-speed sensitive electric power steering
(whole range type) has been adopted. This system
allows a light steering force during stationary steer-
ing manoeuvre or low speed driving, and a moderate
steering force during medium or high speed driving.
For vehicles with this system, the EPS-ECU controls
the motor current according to the vehicle speed and
steering force of the steering wheel.
CAN
*
communication has been adopted in order to
communicate with another ECUs for obtaining nec-
essary information related to this control, achieving
wiring harness saving and secure data communica-
tion.
NOTE:
*
: For more information about CAN (Control-
ler Area Network), refer to GROUP 54C, General
Information
P.54C-2
.
SPECIFICATIONS
ACB03550
Column
bracket
Column
pipe outer
One-way
capsule
Resin pin
Before collision
After collision
Sectional view B - B
B
B
A
A
Sectional view A - A
AB
Column
pipe inner
Item
Specification
Motor
Type
Permanent magnetic field type
Rated voltage V
DC 12
Rated current Arms
82
Torque sensor
Type
Noncontact type hole IC type
EPS-ECU
Control type
Microcomputer control (32 bit)
Rated voltage V
DC 12
manuals search engine
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS)
37-6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ON SYSTEM
To improve operational reliability, the dual-circuit sys-
tem has been adopted for the torque sensor. If any
malfunction occurs in the electric power steering sys-
tem, the fail-safe function of the EPS-ECU is acti-
vated, and the output current of the EPS-ECU
applied to the motor is turned off. At the same time,
the steering system enters manual mode, and
informs a driver of the system malfunction by illumi-
nating the warning lamp on the combination meter.
The warning lamp illuminates when the following
malfunctions occur: open circuit in the electric power
steering system wiring harness, poor connection,
malfunctions in the EPS-ECU, motor, or sensors.
ELECTRICAL PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
ACB05501AB
EPS-ECU
Motor
Torque sensor
Parts name
Description about function
Sensor
Wheel speed sensor (ABS-ECU
or ASC-ECU)
The vehicle speed signal is sent from the ABS-ECU or
ASC-ECU to the EPS-ECU via the engine-ECU.
Torque sensor
Detects a steering force, converts it into the voltage signal,
and then sends the signal to the EPS-ECU.
Actuator
Motor
Generates assist torque by the steering operation to the
column shaft using the signals sent from the EPS-ECU.
Electric power steering warning
lamp (in combination meter)
Warns a driver of the system malfunction using the signal
sent from the EPS-ECU.
EPS-ECU
Control the actuator (motor) based on the signal sent from
sensor.
Controls the self-diagnostic function and fail-safe function.
Controls diagnostic function (Compatible with M.U.T.-III).
manuals search engine
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS)
37-7
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
MOTOR
M2370001100122
The EPS motor receives the control current from the
EPS-ECU, and rotates in accordance with steering
operation. The rotational force generated by the EPS
motor is transmitted via the worm shaft and the
reduction gear to the column shaft.
ACB05502
EPS-ECU Power supply
Ignition switch
Torque sensor signal (main)
Earth
Torque sensor signal (sub)
Motor current
EPS-ECU
Torque sensor
Motor
Engine-ECU
ETACS-ECU
AWC-ECU
Output current value
Diagnosis
connector
Combination
meter
Engine speed
EPS warning lamp
Vehicle speed
Odometer
(distance information)
Diagnosis code output
Additional Torque
Diagnosis code allowed
to be stored
Steering column
shaft assembly
AB
NOTE: line indicates the CAN communication.
ACB05503 AB
A
A
Worm shaft
Reduction gear
Sectional view A - A
Motor
manuals search engine
Нет комментариевНе стесняйтесь поделиться с нами вашим ценным мнением.
Текст