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Steering System - General Information: Specifications Ford Explorer IV

Manual & Power Steering 2 illustrations

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Lubricants
MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX (US); XT-2-LM12 (Canada)MERCON®
Power Steering Gear
Turning effort4.5 kg (10 lb)
Tie-rod articulation torque1-3 N.m
Turns lock-to-lock3.70
Power Steering Purge Vacuum
Air purge vacuum68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg)
Power Steering Pump
Flow rate @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F), engine speed set at 1500 rpm and power steering analyzer set at 345 kPa (50 psi)11.4-13.2 liters/minute (2.5-2.9 gpm)
Flow rate-minimum @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F), power steering analyzer set at 5,102 kPa (750 psi) and engine speed set at idle4.35 liters/minute (1.15 gpm)
Maximum pressure @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) and engine speed set at 2,100 rpm1,172 kPa (170 psi)
Relief pressure1,400-1,530 @ 500 rpm

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The power steering system consists of the

  1. power steering pump.
  2. fluid reservoir.
  3. rack and pinion steering gear.
  4. fluid cooler.
  5. high and low pressure steering lines/hoses.

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool Dial Thermometer 0-220°F 023-R0007 or equivalent 100W/12 Volt DC UV Lamp 164-R0751 Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent Evacuation Cap, Power Steering 211-265 or equivalent

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Steering System

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
ItemSpecification
MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX (US); XT-2-LM12 (Canada)MERCON®
Automatic Transmission/Power Steering Dye 164-R3701 or equivalent

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