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Steering System General Information: Specifications Mercury Sable IV

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SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Power Steering Gear Operational Specifications
Ratio16:1
Turns of steering wheel (lock-to-lock-linkage disconnected)2.86
Fluid capacity (included in pump reservoir fill)1.13 L (2.4 pt)
Rotating Torque Specification
New tie-rod end steel joint2.0-5.3 Nm (17.8-47.3 lb-in)
Used tie-rod end steel joint0.2-3.0 Nm (2.0-26.5 lb-in)
Tie-rod end steel joint with excessive playLess than 0.2 Nm (0.2 lb-in)
Power Steering Reservoir
Air purge vacuum68-85 kPa (20-25 in-Hg)

General Specifications (1 Of 2)

ItemSpecification
Power Steering Pump
Minimum flow1.15 gpm @ 750 psi and idle
Relief pressure1,400-1,530 psi
Maximum free flow2.8 gpm @ 1,500 rpm
Lubricants
Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDXMERCON

General Specifications (2 Of 2)

DescriptionNm
Power steering analyzer-to-adapter fittings20

Torque Specifications

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Scheme 7: Steering System

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Scheme 9: Special Tool(s)

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Scheme 10: Inspection and Verification
  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
  3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern is repairable, correct the concern before continuing with inspection and verification.

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Scheme 11: Symptom Chart

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Scheme 23: PINPOINT TEST A: DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT

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