The main characteristics are determined for the vehicle in which it is assembled, the pressure the circuit normally works and the functions that have as origin from the steering.We must say though that there are a few types, the most common is ZF and in a few cases the switchboard device can be SERVOCOM.
This application is general for the whole vehicle, car type, which functioning is hydraulic.
It doesn´t need a specific maintenance, you only have to make sure that the circuit does not have a leak and losing oil, and every time it is repaired, the circuit must be cleaned to get the shavings out, that way, it won´t damage the new installed devices.