One of the biggest advantages of hydraulic power steering systems is its steering feedback. During driving, the hydraulic system can provide more road feeling information through the steering wheel, allowing the driver to clearly perceive the changes in the road surface and the status of the vehicle.

Around 1975, almost all new cars in the US market were equipped with power steering systems, and in the European and Japanese markets, this technology gradually became a mainstream configuration. It can be said that the late 1970s was an important milestone in the popularization of power steering systems.

A power steering pump is a device specifically used to provide hydraulic power to a vehicle's power steering system. Its main function is to convert the engine's mechanical energy into hydraulic energy, and through the flow and pressure of hydraulic oil, the auxiliary steering system reduces the force required by the driver to turn the steering wheel.

In the hydraulic power steering system, the hydraulic assist provided by the hydraulic pump shares the force exerted by the driver, so that the rack and pinion are more evenly stressed during steering and reduce the rate of wear. Likewise, the electric motor assist in the electric power steering system plays a similar role.

The following are some common names for hydraulic steering gears: 1. Power Steering System 2. Assisted Steering 3. Hydraulic Power Steering System 4. Rack and Pinion Steering 5. Hydraulic Assist System

If the leakage is caused by wear of the rack or pinion, then the difficulty of repair will be relatively large. The worn rack surface may cause the seal to fail to seal effectively, which in turn causes hydraulic oil leakage.

The main reasons for Mercedes-Benz power steering system failure: 1. Aging or damage to hydraulic system components 2. Insufficient or contaminated hydraulic oil 3. Electrical failure in the electric steering system 4. Wear of belts or pulleys 5. Mechanical problems in the steering system 6. Inadequate maintenance or improper use

Open the owner's manual and find the vehicle specifications or technical parameters section. Generally, the type of power steering system will be listed here. If the manual specifically mentions "hydraulic power steering system" or "electronic power steering system", then you can determine the vehicle's equipment.

A damaged steering rack may cause inaccurate steering of the vehicle. This phenomenon is usually manifested as the actual steering angle of the vehicle does not match the expected one after the driver turns the steering wheel, or the steering response is slow.

Mercedes-Benz first adopted power steering systems in its mass-produced models in 1958. The system was first used in the Mercedes-Benz 300 Series sedan (W189), a high-end luxury sedan favored by aristocrats and business elites.