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General Specifications

General Specifications (1 Of 2)

Item Specification
Steering wheel turning effort 30 N (6.75 lb) max.
Steering Gear 
Type Rack and pinion
Maximum steering gear lateral movement 1.5 mm (0.05 inch)
Tie rod articulation 1.7 N - 11.3 N (0.4-2.5 lb)
Power Steering Purge Vacuum 
Vacuum 68-85 kPa (20-25 in/hg)
Steering Pump 
Free flow rate @ 74°--80°C (165°--175°F) and engine set at idle 6-8.25 liters/minute (1.79-2.19 gpm)
Backpressure @ 74°--80°C (165°--175°F) and engine set at idle (with gate valve open) 60 psi
Minimum flow rate @ 74°--80°C (165°--175°F) and 5171 kPa (750 psi) 4.4 liters/minute (1.15 gpm)
Relief pressure 8,964-10,205 kPa (1,300-1,480 psi)
Fluid Capacity 
Power steering fluid capacity 1.9 Liters (2.0 quarts)
General Specifications (2 Of 2)

Item
Lubricants 
MERCON® Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)