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Hydraulic steering: a relief valve limits pressure

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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ZF's Conventional Steering Gear description includes relief valves limiting hydraulic pressure. This protects the system rather than providing an arbitrary assistance boost.

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ZF's Conventional Steering Gear description includes relief valves limiting hydraulic pressure. This protects the system rather than providing an arbitrary assistance boost. [1]

Pressure being present does not establish correct operation. Diagnosis requires specified values and conditions; higher pressure does not automatically mean better or safer steering.

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  1. [1] Conventional Steering Gear - ZF ↗