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Steering System-General Information: Specifications Ford Taurus IV facelift

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Lubricants
Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDXMERCON®
Power Steering Gear
Fluid capacity1.13 L (2.4 pt)
Turning effort2.27 kg (5 lb)
Turns lock-to-lock2.86
Power Steering Purge Vacuum
Vacuum68-85 kPa (20-25 in/hg)
Power Steering Pump
Flow9.42 liters/minute (2.8 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) Engine at idle
Pressure414 kPa (60 psi) Fluid @ 74°-80°C (165°-175°F) Engine at idle
Minimum capacity4.33 liters/minute (1.15 gpm) Fluid @ 74°-80° C (165°-175° F) Engine at idle Pressure at 5,102 kPa (750 psi)
Relief pressure9,653-10,549 kPa (1,400-1,530 psi)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: System View - 3.0L 2V Engine (CII Pump)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: System View - 3.0L 4V Engine (CIII Pump)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Steering System