steering FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G SVT Supplement Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Battery
9. Fuse box
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SVT Contour Service Points
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TRANSAXLE
Type: MTX-75
Final drive: 4.06:1
Gear Ratio Speed (mph) Speed (km/h)
1st 3.42 35 56
2nd 2.14 56 90
3rd 1.45 82 132
4th 1.03 117 188
5th 0.77 143 230
Reverse 3.42 - -
SUSPENSION
FrontMacpherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs,
tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar
RearIndependent Quadralink design, coil springs,
tube shock dampers, anti-roll bar
STEERING
TypePower assist, rack and pinion
Gear ratio14.5:1
Turns, lock to lock2.7
Turning diameter12.2 m (40 ft)
BRAKES
Front27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs,
single-position calipers
Rear25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs,
single-position calipers
ABS4-channel, 4-sensor system
SVT Contour Specifications
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