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General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Steering Wheel Turn Effort 23 Ft. Lbs. (31 N.m)
Steering Wheel Free Play 0.12 In. (3 mm)
Ball Stud Free Play (Maximum) 0.04 In. (1 mm)
Steering Gear 
Type XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio 17:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-To-Stop) 4
Worn Bearing Preload (For Inspection Purposes Only) 8 INCH Lbs. (0.9 mm)
Total Meshload Over Worn Bearing Preload Over Ends (For Inspection Purposes Only) 2-7 INCH Lbs. (0.23-0.80 N.m)
Worn To Piston Preload (For Inspection Purposes Only) 1-3 INCH Lbs. (0.11-0.34 N.m)
Steering Pump 
Type CIII
Flow Rate @ 165°-175°F (74°-80° C) And Engine Speed Set At 1500 RPM 2.8-3.2 Gal./Min. (10.6-12.0 Litres/Min.)
Maximum Pressure @ 165°-175°F (74°-80°C) And Engine Speed Set at 1500 RPM 150 psi (1034 kPa)
Minimum Flow Rate @ 165°-175°F (74°-80°C), Power Steering Analyzer Set At 750 psi (5102 kPa) And Engine Speed Set At Idle 1.4 Gal./Min. (5.3 Litres/Min.)
Relief Pressure 1,300-1,430 psi (9,000-9,900 kPa)
Lubrication 
MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON®