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Steering System: Notes

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
100W/12 Volt DC UV Lamp 164-R0751
GF0001258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Evacuation Cap, Power Steering 211-265 or equivalent
GF0000997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent
GF0000049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool  
Material

Item Specification
Dye-Lite® ATF/Power Steering Fluid Leak Detection Dye
164-R3701 (Rotunda)
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MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)
MERCON® V