Steering System General Information: Specifications
General Specifications (1 Of 2)
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Gear Operational Specifications | |
| Ratio | 16:1 |
| Turns of steering wheel (lock-to-lock-linkage disconnected) | 2.86 |
| Fluid capacity (included in pump reservoir fill) | 1.13 L (2.4 pt) |
| Rotating Torque Specification | |
| New tie-rod end steel joint | 2.0-5.3 Nm (17.8-47.3 lb-in) |
| Used tie-rod end steel joint | 0.2-3.0 Nm (2.0-26.5 lb-in) |
| Tie-rod end steel joint with excessive play | Less than 0.2 Nm (0.2 lb-in) |
| Power Steering Reservoir | |
| Air purge vacuum | 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg) |
General Specifications (2 Of 2)
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Pump | |
| Minimum flow | 1.15 gpm @ 750 psi and idle |
| Relief pressure | 1,400-1,530 psi |
| Maximum free flow | 2.8 gpm @ 1,500 rpm |
| Lubricants | |
| Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX | MERCON |
Torque Specifications
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Power steering analyzer-to-adapter fittings | 20 | 15 |