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General Specifications

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General Specifications (1 Of 2)

Item Specification
Lubricants 
Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON®
Power Steering Gear 
Turning effort 4.3 kg (10 lb)
Turns lock-to-lock 3.5-4.0
Power Steering Purge Vacuum 
Vacuum 68-85 kPa (20-25 in/hg)
Power Steering Pump - CII 
Flow 7.9-9.5 liters/minute (2.1-2.5 gpm)
Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F)
Engine at 1,500 rpm
Pressure 1,034 kPa (150 psi)
Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F)
Engine at 1,500 rpm
General Specifications (2 Of 2)

Item Specification
Minimum capacity 3.6 liters/minute (0.95 gpm)
Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F)
Engine at idle Pressure at 5,171 kPa (750 psi)
Relief pressure 8,946-10,205 kPa (1,300-1,480 psi)
Power Steering Pump - CIII 
Flow 8.3-9.8 liters/minute (2.2-2.6 gpm)
Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F)
Engine at 1,500 rpm
Pressure 1,034 kPa (150 psi)
Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F)
Engine at 1,500 rpm
Minimum capacity 1.15 liters/minute (1.4 gpm)
Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F)
Engine at idle Pressure at 5,171 kPa (750 psi)
Relief pressure 8,946-10,205 kPa (1,300-1,480 psi)