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General Specifications

General Specifications (1 Of 2)

Item Specification
Belt Tension 1 
Limit mm (in) 16 (0.63)
New belt mm (in) 8-10 (0.31-0.39)
Used belt mm (in) 10-12 (0.39-0.47)
Power Steering Gear Operational Specifications 
Type Rack and Pinion
Ratio 18:1
Static steering wheel turning effort Nm (lb-in) 3.7 (33)
Turning effort kg (lbs) 1.9 (4.1)
Turns of steering wheela 2.9
Power Steering Reservoir 
Air purge vacuum kPa (in-Hg) 68-85 (20-25)
General Specifications (2 Of 2)

Item Specification
Power Steering Pump 
Flow 2.4 ± 0.2 gpm @ 50 psi & 1,500 rpm
Minimum capacity 1.4 gpm @ 750 psi @ 500 rpm
Relief pressure psi .1,400-1,530
Lubricants 
Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON®

(1)  Power Steering Pump Belt Deflection (98 N [22 lbs.] Applied Force)

(a)  Lock to Lock-Linkage Disconnected