The power steering pump is-

The power steering pump is- Correct Answer Belt driven by crank shaft

  • The power steering pump is driven by the engine's crankshaft via a belt-pulley mechanism
  • The pump is usually located in the front of the engine, adjacent to the alternator or AC compressor
  • The steering pump compresses the hydraulic fluid at a rate directly proportional to the speed of the engine
  • The pump is built as such to provide the required pressure in different engine conditions such as idling or running at high speeds

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