This document discusses power steering systems. It provides a brief history of power steering from its invention in 1902 to its widespread adoption in vehicles by the 1950s. It then describes the key components of power steering systems including the power steering pump, reservoir, steering gear box, and rotary valve. It discusses the main types of power steering - hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and electric - and provides an overview of how each system works. Finally, it covers the applications and advantages of power steering like reducing driver fatigue while also noting some disadvantages such as potential leakage and vibration issues.