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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Lubricants 
MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON®
Power Steering Gear 
Turns lock-to-lock 4.0
Meshload 0.56-1.02 Nm (5-9 lb-in)
Steering gear preload 0.23-1.13 Nm (2-10 lb-in)
Meshload + preload (maximum) 1.92 Nm (17 lb-in)
Power Steering Purge Vacuum 68-85 kPa (20-25 in/hg)
Power Steering Pump 
Flow 10.6-12.0 liters/minute (2.8-3.2 gpm) Fluid @ 74-80°C (165-175°F) Engine at idle
Pressure 1,034 kPa (150 psi) Fluid @ 74-80°C (165-175°F) Engine at idle
Minimum Capacity 5.3 liters/minute (1.4 gpm) Fluid @ 74-80°C (165-175°F) Engine at idle Pressure 5,171 kPa (750 psi)
Relief pressure 9,660-10,557 kPa (1,400-1,530 psi)