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General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants 
MERCON® Multi-Purpose Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON®
Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Power Steering Gear 
Turning effort 4.5kg (10 lb)
Tie-rod articulation torque 1-3 Nm
Turns lock -to-lock 3.70
Power Steering Purge Vacuum 
Air purge vacuum 68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg)
Power Steering Pump 
Flow rate @ 74-80°C (165°-175°F) and engine speed set at 2,100 rpm and power steering analyzer set at 345 kPa (50 psi) 7.6-9.1 liters/minute (2.0-2.4 gpm)
Flow rate-minimum® 74°-80°C (165°-175°F), power steering analyzer set at 5,102 kPa (750 psi) and engine speed set at idle 4.35 liters/minute (1.15 gpm)
Maximum pressure @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) and engine speed set at 2,100 rpm 1,034 kPa (150 psi)
Relief pressure 1200-1380 +/- 500 rpm