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General Specifications

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General Specifications (1 Of 2)

Item Specification
Steering Wheel Turning Effort 31 Nm (23 Lb/Ft)
Steering Wheel Free Play 3 mm (0.12 In.)
Ball Stud Free Play (Maximum) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Steering Gear 
Type XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio 17:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-to-Stop) 4
Worn Bearing Preload (for Inspection Purposes Only) 0.9 Nm (8 Lb/In)
Total Meshload over Worn Bearing Preload over Ends (for Inspection Purposes Only) 0.23-0.80 Nm (2-7 Lb/In)
Worn to Piston Preload (for Inspection Purposes Only) 0.11-0.34 Nm (1-3 Lb/In)
General Specifications (2 Of 2)

Item Specification
Steering Pump 
Type CIII
Flow Rate @74°-80°C (165°-175°F) and Engine Speed Set at 1500 RPM 10.6-12.0 Liters/Minute (2.8-3.2 gpm)
Maximum Pressure @ 74°--80°C (165°--175°F) and Engine Speed Set at 1500 RPM 1034 kPa (150 psi)
Minimum Flow Rate @ 74°--80°C (165°--175°F), Power Steering Analyzer Set at 5102 kPa (750 psi) and Engine Speed Set at Idle 5.3 Liters/Minute (1.4 gpm)
Relief Pressure 9,000-9,900 kPa (1,300-1,430 psi)
Lubricants 
MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATFXT-2-QDX MERCON®