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Power Steering System: Specifications Ford Econoline E350

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
TypeRecirculating Ball
Ratio17:1
Turns Of Steering Wheel (Lock To Lock - Linkage Disconnected)4
Fluid SpecificationWSA-M2C195-A Or MERCON(R) M931264 EC Type Fluid
Maximum Relief Pressure1530 psi (10,550 kPa)
Minimum Relief Pressure1400 psi (9650 kPa)
Minimum Flow @ 740 psi (5102 kPa) (1)1.4 Gal./Min. (5.3 Liters/Min.)
Steering Gear Meshload(2)
Worm Bearing Preload (3)4-9 INCH lbs. (0.45-1.0 N.m)
Worm-To-Piston Preload (3)1-3 INCH lbs. (0.11-0.34 N.m)
(1) Measured at 170°F +/- 5°F (76°C +/- 15°C). (2) See STEERING GEAR MESHLOAD ADJUSTMENT for procedure. (3) Not adjustable in field. Specification given for inspection purposes only.
(1)Measured at 170°F +/- 5°F (76°C +/- 15°C).
(2)See STEERING GEAR MESHLOAD ADJUSTMENT for procedure.
(3)Not adjustable in field. Specification given for inspection purposes only.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Hose Tube Nut (C-III Pump)30-40 (41-54)
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolts16-21 (22-28)
Meshload Adjuster Lock Nut20-25 (27-34)
Power Steering Gear Race Retaining Nut55-90 (75-122)
Power Steering Pump Lower Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Power Steering Pump Upper Bolts15-22 (20-30)
Power Steering Pump Valve Outlet Fitting (C-III Pump)42-54 (57-73)
Pressure Hose At Steering Gear13-17 (17-23)
Pressure Hose Fitting13-17 (17-23)
Return Hose Fitting At Steering Gear13-17 (17-23)
Sector Shaft Housing Bolts45-55 (61-75)
Steering Damper Right Hand Bracket Nut50-68 (68-92)
Steering Damper Left Hand Bracket Nut50-68 (68-92)
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm-To-Sector Shaft Nut170-228 (230-310)
Steering Gear Sector Adjuster Lock Nut35-45 (48-61)
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Cover Bolts45-55 (61-74)
Steering Gear Hose Connections22-30 (30-40)
Steering Gear Control Valve Housing Bolts31-46 (42-62)
Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link Castellated Nut57-76 (77-104)
Steering Gear-To-Frame Bolts54-66 (73-89)
Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve Clamp30-42 (40-57)
Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve Bolts30-42 (40-57)
Tie Rod End-To-Drag Link Castle Nut56-69 (76-94)
Tie Rod End-To-Spindle Castle Nut56-69 (76-94)
Valve Housing-To-Gear Bolts35-49 (48-67)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Power Steering Cooler Bolts80-106 (9-12)
Steering Gear Ball Return Guide Clamp Bolts45-62 (5-7)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race Lock Nut15-25 (1.7-2.8)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS