a power steering system includes a first linkage arm pivotally coupled to a cross - link member extending in a transverse direction . also included is a first shaft generally orthogonal to the first linkage arm and configured to rotate the first linkage arm . further included is a second linkage arm pivotally coupled to the cross - link member with a pivot location . the power steering system yet further includes an electric actuator . also included is a linkage member extending from the electric actuator and operatively coupled to an assist portion of the second linkage arm to reduce the steering effort required by a driver of the vehicle .