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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants 
MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON®
Power Steering Gear 
Fluid capacity 1.13 L (2.4 pt)
Turning effort 2.27 kg (5 lb)
Turns lock-to-lock 2.86
Power Steering Purge Vacuum 
Vacuum 68--85 kPa (20--25 in/Hg)
Power Steering Pump 
Flow 9.42 liters/minute (2.48 gpm) Fluid @ 74°--80°C (165°--176°F) Engine at idle
Pressure 414 kPa (60 psi) Fluid @ 74°--80°C (165°--176°F) Engine at idle
Minimum capacity 4.33 liters/minute (1.14 gpm) Fluid @ 74°--80°C (165°--176°F) Engine at idle Pressure at 5,102 kPa (740 psi)
Relief pressure 9,997--10,894 kPa (1,450--1,580 psi)