Ford 2001 Ranger, Manual

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211-02-2 211-02-2 Power Steering
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications Torque Specifications
Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Power Steering 22 16 —
A/C Compressor Bolts 22.5 16.5 —
Assembly Nuts
A/C Compressor 22.5 16.5 —
Power Steering 6 — 53.5
Bracket Bolts
Reservoir Screws
Line Clamp Bolt 12 — 107
Return Hose to Steering 37 27 —
Pressure Hose to Pump 40 29.5 —
Gear Fitting
Fitting
Steering Wheel Sensor 2.5 — 22
Pressure Hose to 37 27 —
Bolts
Steering Gear Fitting
(Continued)
The power steering pump can be heard when the
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
vehicle is turned on and the steering wheel is turned
Power Steering
while the vehicle is stationary. This will cause the
pump to operate at full output. Once the steering
wheel is released, the pump will return to normal.
At temperatures lower than -6.7
°
C (20
°
F), the pump
may take up to 30 seconds before it is able to
provide full assist.
Power Steering — Postal Ranger EV
Item Description
1 Power Steering Reservoir
2 Power Steering Assembly
3 Steering Gear
The power steering system on the Electric Ranger is
composed of a steering gear and steering linkage
from the Ranger 4x4. Pressure for the power
steering is supplied by an electrically operated
Item Description
pump. A steering wheel sensor is mounted on the
1 Power steering reservoir
column to provide turning information to the power
2 Power steering assembly
steering pump. An electronic controller receives the
3 Steering gear
steering wheel sensor input and vehicle speed
information from the traction inverter module
(TIM). Based upon this information, the electronic
controller varies the pump output to meet current
vehicle needs.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001