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Steering System-General Information: Specifications Mercury Montego III

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Lubricants
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 (2.48 gpm) Fluid @ 74°--80°C (165°--176°F) Engine at idle
Pressure414 kPa (60 psi) Fluid @ 74°--80°C (165°--176°F) Engine at idle
Minimum capacity4.33 liters/minute (1.14 gpm) Fluid @ 74°--80°C (165°--176°F) Engine at idle Pressure at 5,102 kPa (740 psi)
Relief pressure9,997--10,894 kPa (1,450--1,580 psi)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The steering system consists of

  1. power steering pump
  2. fluid reservoir
  3. rack and pinion steering gear
  4. fluid cooler
  5. power steering pressure and return lines/hoses
  6. steering column
  7. steering column switches