How Electric Power Steering Work

[@steviestarr9987]

This is a absolute professional presentation, quick, to the point, didn't have to watch 20 minutes of someone taking stuff apart. I'm going to prescribe. Thanks for your time.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks I'm glad you appreciate the video style

[@jdmking4776]

What are you prescribing though?

[@baldy555]

Subscribe you mean

[@MadHatter764]

Yep, his videos are fast paced and edit out the fights with fasteners...quick jump cuts over the slow parts. I also like the sound quality and really love the lack of wheezing, grunting, heavy breathing and loud clunks in his videos.

[@natecaine7473]

Super useful and very thorough (start to finish tour thru the system). Only suggestion is that some of the details on the video are lost due to constantly moving the parts around. Could be improved by setting the object down while you discuss and point out the features. (Especially true on the electronics). Clearly this is the best video I've seen on the EPS system.

[@pieterjlansbergen6988]

I am a retired, mechanical, automotive design engineer and my head is spinning.. Information overload. I am impressed. 😀

[@speedkar99]

Nice! I am an engineer as well

[@haroonmohammed6351]

I'm a mechanical engineer, trying to teach myself stuff. I wish there was an apprenticeship system of sorts where I could learn things from experienced ppl like you guys.

[@mxolisiinnocent1995]

To those who are not mechanics, we learn this rule from training: " Never use your garments to clean parts, always use your brother's"

[@garync3810]

Indeed! Maybe use his car too? lol

[@endurofan9854]

and sister's 😂😂😂

[@josephgorif]

Yeah fella engineer 😎😎.

[@sandilesithole3660]

wola Mxolisi😂

[@obigideon]

I love that

[@johnbarker419]

Yes, that's correct, people are using columns from a variety of cars as self-contained units for hot rodding. Not every column works this way, but a lot of them have a failsafe mode which works pretty well but doesn't have the function of varying steering assist based on road speed. These can operate without other inputs. Others have also built control boxes which allow you to change the level of steering assist with the twist of a potentiometer.

[@davideckert4591]

One of the best "how it works" videos i have ever watched... Quick, to the point, very comical, and as he tore it apart with total disregard for it ever possibly working again you were able to really see and understand the components.

[@speedkar99]

Glad you enjoyed it, I gotta alot of videos like this too! Enjoy

[@ctsfiddler]

From the radio knob to the power steering computer, it's just amazing all these parts are made for each car and where they're made and how the whole process began and then start again with a new model year, it's just amazing. this guy is amazing also.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. So many parts in a car and amazing if you try to understand how they work

[@Greatdome99]

Worm gear, not spiral gear. You can back-drive a worm-and-gear set if the ratio is small--it has nothing to do with gear material. Anything over about 4:1 the gearset will lock when back-driven.

[@setSCEtoAUX]

Man, I feel like we were separated at birth or something. Your analysis proceeded pretty much exactly as mine would have, and at about the same depth. I'm really grateful you take the time to put together these explorations.

[@speedkar99]

Glad you like it

[@jasonmoss6891]

Great no time wasted...dig the humor just drops into an honest style. I wish more folks did this well. I enjoy that there are no vocal fillers um um um um etc...The edits are spot on. You have a new subscriber and I have been wrenching for years.

[@Vuratzkee]

Wow! You are the real deal mechanic, knows every single detail of parts, it’s function, and how it works. What a knowledge. 👍

[@CarputingYT]

Hell yeah! It's becoming more common for people to swap these Prius electric power steering systems onto hotrods, great video and topic, speedkar99! Thanks for the way you present, you're absolutely awesome, have a great day!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for confirming

[@raybin6873]

It's the "brothers" toothbrush pointer that makes these videos winners! 😄👍

[@endurofan9854]

@Ray Bin oww hahahaha

[@sometimesleela5947]

The first rule of using prius parts in our hot rods is that we do not talk about using prius parts in our hot rods.

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

@@sometimesleela5947 Reminds me of the old hot rods using Pinto steering racks.

[@piedcrowmechatronix5350]

Simple, straight to the point...you say exactly what we want to hear... keep it up.

[@asd-fw7yb]

absolutely wonderful manual for electric power steering (mostly in Japanese cars), there is no better one on the whole internet! - BRAVO and many thanks! greetings from Austria. 🙂👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@speedkar99]

Glad you appreciate and learning something

[@maryberry6067]

Like this guys explanations. And using his brothers sock to remove grease.

[@BruceBoschek]

This must be one of the most intelligent technical KZbin channels in existence. My old Mercedes A-Klasse had electric power steering and I have wondered for years how it worked. Now I know...or at least have a rudimentary knowledge to the extent that I could understand all that was said. Thanks for this amazingly professional presentation!

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Excellent commentary, very clear and well organized. It's rare on KZbin to find anyone doesn't hum and haw their way thru a poorly organized explanation of what they are doing.

[@speedkar99]

Glad you appreciate my video style. What else would you like to see?

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

@@speedkar99I'd like to see a hydrostatic transmission disassembled, but that's tractor stuff.

[@mikewallace8087]

@@speedkar99 for fun I would like to see your lips moving as you talk.

[@hassangammaz3769]

Wow! I've always believed that engineering is all about small details. Amazing amount of information you provide.

[@speedkar99]

You are right! The devil's in the details

[@ZainulAbidinDevelopers_hub]

I appreciate the way you explain everything, to the point and concise, and you explain very perfect, not just separating components apart but opening them to the granular level, which is hilarious, exactly like a pro, Hats off to you engineer.

[@djpraze4420]

Mans really be exposing his family “this is my brothers sock” “this is my wife’s old toothbrush” 😂 good content tho

[@TheVirusWar]

I really like the way he talks. It shows that he's really educated and his vocabulary is vast. Amazing.

[@Rem694u2]

Just recently found this channel and I love this. It's incredible seeing how things work on the inside. There are a ridiculous amounts of parts on a car and I didn't know how a lot of them actually worked on a mechanical level because you never really see the inside. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. :)

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome. I learn as I go myself too!

[@chandrachoodank4576]

Thanks for your time, very usefull professional explanation

[@kevinfoster2308]

"Turn signal clicky thing" 😆 thank you so much, your teaching abilities are incredible.

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome

[@TheXTCNinja117]

You're the best dude! Better teacher than most of the teachers at my tech school.

[@oceantrolls7332]

Recognized that pointing device. Epic. Thanks for all the great videos through the years.

[@MeataVore]

As an ex fitter and electrician I love your videos. I do not drive any more and cycle everywhere now. But love seeing all your tare downs on all the bits the make up a car. Even the very act of turning the car is a massive electrical electronic and mechanical process. Super video as always.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. You are right, alot or complexity we don't often think about

[@MeataVore]

@@speedkar99 Yes and it is all taken for granted I feel. Just taking form the steering wheel out to the wheels, in todays cars compared to my first car of an Austin Mini in the early 80s, If all of that was put into it, there would have been no room for the engine. lol

[@flyonbyya]

Impressed by the level of expressed understanding and knowledge…!!!!

[@draglinemazda]

Much better than the hyundai system that uses a rubber coupler that deteriorates and falls apart causing a clicking sound with sloppy steering.

[@24bit-176khearts]

Thanks for the hands-on educations. I’m always watching these well made videos out of curiosity, fascinating stuff 🙌

[@Visionery1]

Excellent explanation! Electric power steering over-complicates a very simple age-old hydraulic process.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@detonater1348]

But electric power steering is easier to replace and costs cheaper

[@MattExzy]

Actually looks simpler to me.. hydraulic systems deal with 1000+ psi worth of fluid pressure, cooling, lines that could leak, pump complexity... although this uses a brushed motor, I imagine the low duty cycle/low speed operation means it should last a while.

[@JayDee-xj9lu]

@@MattExzy I think it was all made because they wanted the fuel economy to be better. Power steering pump create drag most of the time.

[@tomaskovacik]

Or they want powersteering in ev mode, no? :D

[@omairyahya3594]

Very informative Video i learned a lot as a mechanic i never done This now its my first time to do on my personal car

[@speedkar99]

Thanks I'm glad it helped you learn something new!

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Brilliant explanation of how the electrics work

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@NinjaKirk]

I love the breaking stuff! Cut it open whatever. Let's go

[@vwaudi-group5898]

Respect form Libya 🇱🇾👏

[@speedkar99]

Hi from Canada

[@giovanni_bonso]

Drinking a good beer and watching to this video at 1.25 speed gives me the same nice sentation. Great content!

[@ScottSchmiedeknecht-rq1jb]

His brother must get awful pissed off he's always using his brother's stuff pretty damn funny he does a great job of explaining how things work I enjoy watching him

[@JonPrevost]

Incorrect. That tiny shaft IS TAKING all the torque of the input from the driver. What you're pointing out is the "backup plan" for when the torque sensing fails, you can then still transmit large forces through the steering column to steer the vehicle. Redundant systems are made this way so we don't just fail. Think Dad with his hands hovering around his baby just learning how to walk. Not necessary, but millimeters from disaster. Glad Dad was there :) I can explain the torque sensor better but I think it's not needed. It's pretty cool, is had differential for maximized signal strength. Love this engineering and your disassembly videos.

[@qaisjoker8306]

Unbelievable presentation. This kinda sums up what do we need to know about steering support system. Appreciate it.

[@ManjulaBandara]

On point, fast explanation. Easy to understand and more information gathered in a shorter period. High five!

[@MarekReinsch]

Thanks for the great video! Now I understand better why my racing friends are removing electric power steering - it has some slack and now I know where! Plus that friction on the motor gears. There are quite a few EPS systems used on resto-mods like this Toyota one or one from Opel (more popular swap in Europe). I personally did use Nissan one on my DeLorean build as I know the engineer responsible for it at Nissan. Newer EPS systems actually use signals from Angle Sensor but that is mostly for ADAS purposes (line correction etc). Another important stuff is that some EPS systems need vehicle speed signals to adjust power steering support. The older column will look for PWM signal, but newer for CAN frames from ABS (Wheel Speed Sensor). Thanks again! Long-time listener!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks! The "slop" in the torsion beam is the same if you have hydraulic steering

[@baldy555]

You sure know the insides of the car like the back of your hand. Impressive, Bro!!

[@ChuckThree]

Omfg YES! Please compare the systems that use Electric Hydraulic Pumps like Volvo, Porsche GT3 Cup, etc Drifters struggle finding a system that provides enough self steer and immediate feedback. Perhaps one design is inherently better for high rpm, low cooling potential.

[@speedkar99]

No power steering is the best for feedback lol

[@markchidester6239]

The humor made this fun! Excellent instructions, you just got a new sub!

[@gerardogonzalezpalero1999]

Came back after a while since the last video I saw of yours. I missed this channel. Excellent work man

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I'm here. Every week or so

[@justgivenofox9543]

8:25 had that been me, that board would've snapped at first touch. another great video, thank you so much!

[@sixtee9certified278]

Using my favorite mechanical press.😂 I love this guy’s brand of humor.

[@speedkar99]

Hammer time

[@btfojeff]

I loved it...if only more 'how to'/'DIY' channels would be as direct and not afraid to use your 'brothers' tools to disassemble the parts the way the rest of us do that would make my world go around a little bit faster...it was 'clear and concise' where as everyone else seems to want time to drag on to make their videos longer for reasons unknown to me... I greatly appreciate your approach...Keep up the good work. I was looking for the breakdown of the torque sensors and even though that was at the end the prelude to that part was full of good footage at a speed that didnt loose my attention...I'm not easily impressed and that video was impressive enough for me to comment...you're welcome, thank you...

[@speedkar99]

Glad you like my video style

[@zondiejchilembo3978]

This has been so helpful straight to the point.thanx

[@YardworkWithJohn]

My Mazda RX8's had electric power steering. They were also the most precise, sharpest steering cars I've ever driven!

[@paulerickson1906]

So it is an electrical power assist for the steering. The older systems which used hydraulic power steering were direct connected also. They used the hydraulic pressure from the power steering pump to help turn the wheels. Very interesting.

[@whoguy4231]

Best explanation ever... Thank You so much!!!

[@juansantamaria1982g]

Dude!!! I told you to check my tires' pressure, not disassemble my steering system!!!

[@speedkar99]

Too bad

[@jcjko5504]

this is not a English class.

[@idselseno2306]

You can also use your old under wears as a rag. Just cut the cloth that you need to make it indistinguishable. Works very good when I'm TIG welding to clean my work piece.

[@josephmacdonald6141]

excellent video, correct terminalligy, I just have to speed up my listening!!!

[@danko6582]

Steering wheel directly coupled to shaft. Microprocessor references torque sensor to drive a DC motor that adds torque via worm drive. Worm drive has a metal worm and plastic helical gear that allows it to be back driven in case power steering fails.

[@joemwiti2316]

Your explanation is exquisite 👌. Just learnt so much within a short time.

[@Anthony9592]

i enjoy every video of yours i ever watch.. amazing

[@carlosmedina3364]

Wow !! Great video I learned more than I was expecting. Thanks for info overload. I need coffee now.

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome! Coffee overload to compensate

[@amirfmaster2515]

So many parts for what we consider to be a 'simple' process!

[@speedkar99]

Yes It's complicated yet simplier than hydraulics

[@toninocars]

Drift your Priuses 🏎🏁, does it sound like “rev up your engines “ 🤣👌✅

[@speedkar99]

Haha

[@spencermoore2468]

Great video. Good luck putting it all back together 😧

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

excellent video, I just installed one of these in my electric 1971 Chevy C10 / GMC truck

[@JRobert111111]

Very informative video! The scary part for me is the plastic gear of which those things fail frequently in all of the many uses they serve in vehicles. I'm glad my car is old fashioned hydraulic driven.

[@czanel4899]

You are good. At breaking things up.

[@truhunk1]

I prefer the way cars were built in the 60s.

[@alro2434]

THANKS, well done! Especially surprised that the worm gear can be driven! IIRC that's the way the Torsen LSD's work, the worm can drive but not be driven, that and most window openers, houses and cars.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks! I have an LSD waiting for a teardown video here

[@novosib9017]

Be good to see a overview on a Ford Mustang GT or Ecoboost engine. Great content btw, love your work, its very unique.

[@speedkar99]

I'd love to get a Ford to teardown

[@johnblackstock4092]

You have convinced my why hydraulic power steering is cheaper to repair.

[@wi8shad0w]

Man .. This is one hell of a video explanation . Thanks for this amazing details point after point without any bullshit. My suggestion is make a full car mechanics course in some platforms like teachable and sell it as a course content.. I will be happy to assist you on this . DM if in need.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the idea

[@wi8shad0w]

@@speedkar99 I felt indebted to tell u this .

[@leorojas7582]

thanks for the knowledge friend!

[@speedkar99]

Glad you learned something

[@MottyRuttner]

I like this prius series

[@speedkar99]

More to come soon

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome information & tutorial 👏 👌🏼 👍🏿 😀

[@bat__bat]

that little unit is useful in quite a few scenarios. seen a lot of folks use that in cars they build to skip the traditional hydraulic power steeering. and why the hell not. lol.

[@sudharsang245]

this is one is really uderstandable, thanks for sharing

[@darsheng4899]

We need more details for all components of car exactly like this video. Thanks thanks. 🙏🙏🙏

[@miketess4272]

Great video my friend ( and I’m a mechanic ). Great suggestion to use that column on a custom build.

[@MSaqib-bm6np]

Love to look technology from inside

[@speedkar99]

It's awesome to learn new things

[@Mcfreddo]

What a huge amount of work to design, manufacture, + that magnets are costly-using precious metals, for a miserable fuel saving. Just use the old, cheap and reliable fluid power steering pump, like the old days?

[@trentwolff7761]

Not 1 dislike, great video!

[@Ammour_Nadir_Automotive]

impressive explanation

[@speedkar99]

Glad you think so!

[@ricardorocio9596]

Wow so much knowledge brother. 👏 honestly , is even kinna hypnotizing lol

[@arthurgordon6072]

Good to see you are wearing gloves. Good use of PPE!

[@speedkar99]

Always!

[@tejonBiker]

8:22 I really like your humor, jajajaja, nice explanation overall, thanks for the video.

[@speedkar99]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andykumar4103]

Amazing tutoring

[@speedkar99]

Glad you like my video style thanks

[@DananjayaYogieHartanto]

I always like your videos, as always. One thing I am curious about is, since it uses a worm gear, can we still turn the steering wheel when driving if the EPS fails?

[@speedkar99]

Yes you can

[@beograd07]

Great video as always. Well worth the subscription. Many new useful tools I discovered watching this video (like your famous mechanical press or your brother's de-soldering tool). 👍

[@speedkar99]

I love the press. Probably my favorite tool after the grinder

[@markanthonybasibas8744]

God job friend I like your dimostration

[@awaara24]

brb gonna go drift my dad's Prius and think about all these parts while I'm doing it

[@speedkar99]

Lmk how it goes

[@michaelmolter8828]

I didn’t know that worm gears (at least this kind) can be back driven by the spur gear. I had thought they were always self locking. Cool!

[@teardowndan5364]

I wonder how much force is required to overpower the EPS if the motor gets stuck always-on in either direction.

[@mohamedanas-elwogood9306]

Creative as usual 👍

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@merlin5476]

On my Toyota corolla the steering shot hard to the right once & at that point i discovered that it has electronic controlled steering, i cured it by simply turning the car off to re set it. Luckily it only happened once. Electronics can do what they like if they feel like it. Mechanical steering may leak or get worn out & sloppy but it wont steer you randomly onto on coming traffic.

[@speedkar99]

Wow that's scary

[@shaikafroze1805]

U are soo precise in communication and the best of the best way in explaination,,please also make videos on head light control mechanism 👍👌

[@leoshiflett991]

Thanks for sharing even though the engineers made this more susceptible to parts failing. there was nothing wrong with hydraulic power steering

[@yankozlatanov]

You got some impressive desoldering skills there rofl.

[@juandelacruz3799]

Awesome video. Direct to the point.

[@josel64]

Very clear explanations! Thank you and keep on👍👍👍

[@hidayatullahkhan975]

Crisp and right on target. Lovin' it, and subscribed to your channel.

[@Bluelightbandit]

00:14 Those welds!

[@cwwiss1]

excellent...waffle free , i'm a fan

[@scootergem]

Great job explaining all of this. Good information. Thanks!