Section 431 (Power Steering System): Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
General Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Multi-Purpose Grease DOAZ-19584-AA | ESB-MlC93-B and ESR-M1C159-A |
| MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATFXT-2-QDX | MERCON® |
| Steering Gear | |
| Steering gear meshload | 1.4-1.8 Nm (12-16 lb/in) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | N.m | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball guide clamp bolts | 6 | - | 53 |
| Steering column lower shaft pinch bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Mesh load adjuster lock nut | 31 | 23 | - |
| Power steering auxiliary actuator | 17 | 13 | - |
| Power steering gear race nut | 99 | 73 | - |
| Power steering pump bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Sector shaft housing bolts | 68 | 50 | - |
| Steering gear race setscrews | 2 | - | 18 |
| Steering gear bolts | 78 | 58 | - |
| Valve housing bolts | 50 | 37 | - |
| Pressure fitting at steering pump | 40 | 30 | - |
| Routing bracket screw | 8 | - | 71 |
| Radiator bolt | 10 | - | 89 |
| Sector shaft arm to drag link nut | 76 | 56 | - |
| Fittings at steering gear | 20 | 15 | - |