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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 
Turning effort 31 Nm (23 lb-ft)
Turns lock-to-lock 4
Meshload 0.9 Nm (8 lb-in)
Power Steering Purge Vacuum 68-85 kPa (20 - 25 in/hg)
Power Steering Pump 
Flow 10.6 - 12.0 liters/minute (2.8 - 3.2 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-176°F) Engine at 1,500 rpm
Minimum capacity 5.3 liters/minute (1.4 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-176°F) Engine at idle Pressure at 5,171 kPa (750 psi)
Pressure 1,034 kPa (150 psi) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-176°F) Engine at 1,500 rpm
Relief pressure 15,200 and 18,000 GVWR 9,000-9,900 kPa (1,300-1,430 psi)
Relief pressure 20,500 17,000 kPa (2,465 psi)