GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Gear | |
| Turning effort | 35 N (7.86 lb) |
| Power Steering Pump | |
| Flow (2.3L engine) | 9.3-7.0L/min (2.47-1.84 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) Engine @ 2,100 RPM |
| Flow (3.0L engine) | 9.3-7.4L/min (2.47-1.95 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) Engine @ 2,000 RPM |
| Minimum capacity (all engines) | 3.4L/min (0.89 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) Pressure 517 kPa (749 psi) |
| Pressure (2.3L engine) | 648 kPa (94 psi) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) Engine @ 2,000 RPM |
| Pressure (3.0L engine) | 1069 kPa (155 psi) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) Engine @ 2,000 RPM |
| Relief pressure (2.3L engine) | 9,720-10.170 kPa (1,409-1,475 psi) |
| Relief pressure (3.0L engine) | 9,090-9,540 kPa (1,318-1,284 psi) |
| Power Steering Purge Vacuum | |
| Air purge vacuum | 68-85 kPa (20-25 in/Hg) |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The power steering system consists of the following components
- Power steering pump
- Power steering fluid reservoir
- Steering gear
- Power steering fluid cooler
- Power steering lines
- Steering column
- Steering column shaft
The power steering system transfers driver inputs at the steering wheel to the front wheels of the vehicle. The steering column, hydraulic system and linkages that transfer these driver inputs make up the steering system. Gearing and hydraulic assist are used to significantly reduce steering efforts.
For information on the power steering fluid reservoir, power steering pump, power steering lines and steering gear, refer to POWER STEERING article.
For information on the steering wheel, steering column and steering column shaft, refer to STEERING COLUMN article.
Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number 100W/12 Volt DC UV Lamp 164-R0751 Dial Thermometer 0-220°F 023-R0007 or equivalent Evacuation Cap, Power Steering 211-265 or equivalent Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
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| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dye-Lite® ATF/Power Steering Fluid Leak Detection Dye 164-R3701 (Rotunda) | |
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) | MERCON® V |
Material
See also:
• JACKING AND LIFTING