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General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants 
MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON®
Power Steering Gear 
Turning effort 30 Newtons (6.75 lb)
Tie-rod articulation torque (Escape Hybrid) 1-3 Nm (9-27 lb-in)
Power Steering Purge Vacuum 
Air purge vacuum 68-85 kPa (20-25 in/Hg)
Power Steering Pump 
Flow 8.3-9.8 liters/minute (2.19-2.6 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-176°F) Engine @ idle
Pressure 414 kPa (60 psi) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-176°F) Engine @ idle
Minimum capacity 4.4 liters/minute (1.16 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-176°F) Engine at idle Pressure at 5,171 kPa (750 psi)
Relief pressure 9,200-10,205 kPa (1,334-1,480 psi)