SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification | Fill Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) | MERCON® V | 946 ml (2.0 pt) |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | Lb-ft | Lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossbrace-to-subframe support bracket bolts | 90 | 66 | |
| Inner tie rod | 103 | 76 | |
| Lower bumper-to-subframe washer-nut | 9 | 80 | |
| Outer tie-rod end nuts | 48 | 35 | |
| Power steering fluid reservoir nuts | 8 | 71 | |
| Power steering pump bolts | 25 | 18 | |
| Pressure line bracket bolts | 9 | 80 | |
| Pressure line bracket-to-engine nut (2.0L) | 9 | 80 | |
| Pressure line clamp plate bolt | 26 | 19 | |
| Pressure line-to-steering gear banjo bolt | 48 | 35 | |
| Return line bracket bolts | 9 | 80 | |
| Roll restrictor bolt a | |||
| Roll restrictor heat shield nuts (3.5L and 3.7L) | 9 | 80 | |
| Stabilizer bar link nuts | 48 | 35 | |
| Steering gear extension shaft-to-steering gear bolt | 25 | 18 | |
| Steering gear heat shield bolts (3.5L and 3.7L) | 6 | 53 | |
| Steering gear bolts (1) | |||
| Subframe support bracket bolts | 90 | 66 | |
| Subframe support bracket nuts | 133 | 98 | |
| Subframe mounting nuts | 133 | 98 | |
| Tie-rod jam nuts | 90 | 66 | |
| (1) Refer to the appropriate procedure in this service information. | |||
| (1) | Refer to the appropriate procedure in this service information. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The power steering system consists of the following
- Power steering pump
- Fluid reservoir
- Rack-and-pinion steering gear
- Power steering pressure and return lines/hoses
- Inner tie rod
The power steering system uses a vane-type pump to pump the fluid from the reservoir to the rack-and-pinion steering gear. The power steering pump is mounted to the engine and is driven by the accessory belt from the engine crankshaft. Power steering fluid is pulled into one side of the pump from the reservoir by vacuum. The power steering fluid is then trapped and squeezed into a smaller area inside the pump. This action pressurizes the fluid as it flows to the rest of the system. A pressure relief/flow valve is built into the pump to control the maximum pressure and flow provided to the steering system. This action prevents damage to the system and provides the correct level of assist during all engine speeds. The power steering fluid, while under pressure, flows through the high pressure power steering line to the rack-and-pinion steering gear.
Refer to STEERING SYSTEM .
See also:
• JACKING & LIFTING
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM