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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants 
Motorcraft MERCON(R) Multi-Purpose ATF Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON(R)
Power Steering Gear 
Turning effort 30 Nm (6.75 lb)
Power Steering Purge Vacuum 
Vacuum 68-85 kPa (20-25 in/Hg)
Power Steering Pump 
Flow 6.00-8.25 liters/minute (1.79-2.19 gpm) Fluid 74-80°C (165-175°F) Engine at idle
Pressure 414 kPa (60 psi) Fluid @ 74-80° C (165-175° F) Engine at idle
Minimum capacity 4.4 liters/minute (1.15 gpm) Fluid @ 74-80° C (165-175° F) Engine at idle Pressure at 5,171 kPa (750 psi)
Relief pressure 8,964-10,205 kPa (1,300-1,480 psi)