Power Steering: Specifications
General Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pinion, rack lubricant capacity | 30-36 grams (1-1.3 oz) |
| Power steering fluid capacity (including steering pump) | 0.6 liter (2.5 pints) |
| Gear ratio (on center) | 17:1 |
| Number of turns | 2.86 |
| Effort required to sustain proper input shaft rotation (power cylinder drained and gear removed from vehicle) | 1.37 Nm (12 lb-in) |
| Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-I9578-A | ESW-M1C87-A |
| Multi-Purpose Grease DOAZ-19584-AA | ESB-M1C93-B |
| Motorcraft Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX | MERCON® |
| Disc Brake Caliper Slide Grease D7AZ-19590-A | ESA-M1C172-A |
Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure line fitting (at pump) | 41 - 54 | 31 - 39 | - |
| Steering gcar-to-sub-frame mounting bolt and nut | 113 - 153 | 84 - 112 | - |
| Tie rod end-to-tie rod jam nut | 47 - 63 | 35 - 46 | - |
| Intermediate shaft-to-steering gear boll | 41 - 51 | 31 - 37 | - |
| Intermediate shaft-to-steering column (2 nuts) | 21 - 33 | 16 - 24 | - |
Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return line fitting (gear housing) | 33 - 41 | 25 - 30 | - |
| Pressure line fitting (into actuator banjo bolt) | 33 - 41 | 25 - 30 | - |
| Combination power steering and transmission fluid cooler mounting screws | 7 - 10 | - | 62 - 88 |
| Pressure line fitting at pump | 41 - 54 | 31 - 39 | - |
| Intermediate hose connection | 57 - 73 | 42 - 53 | - |
| Front wheel spindle tie rod-to-rack | 90 - 110 | 67 - 81 | - |
| Power steering oil pressure switch | 7 - 14 | - | 62 - 123 |
| Lug nuts | 115 - 142 | 85 - 104 | - |
| Power steering secondary VAPS actuator to steering gear bolt | 33 - 41 | 25 - 30 | - |
| Reservoir bolts | 6 - 7 | - | 54 - 61 |
| Tie rod end to spindle arm nut | 47 - 63a | 35 - 46a | - |
| Power steering pump to engine bolts | 20 - 30 | 15 - 22 | - |
| Sub-frame to body bolts | 135 - 195 | 100 - 144 | - |
| Power steering return hose bracket to sub-frame screws | 9 - 12 | - | 80 - 106 |
| Vehicle dynamics module connector screw | 5 - 7 | - | 45 - 61 |