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Oil Pump: Installation

Install the oil pump to bracket.

Place the oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten the bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2?) type 14 mm and 21 mm box wrench until it is in contact with the oil pump mounting surface.

IMPORTANT: If a hose is twisted at this step, the hose may come into contact with some other parts.
Fig 1: Placing Oil Pump Bracket In Vise
G03874480Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Bush
  2. Nut
  3. 21 mm
  4. 14 mm
  5. Bolt

Tighten the bolts which install the oil pump to bracket.

Tightening torque: 

15.7 (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft -lb) 

Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Which Install Oil Pump To Bracket (1 Of 2)
G03874481Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque: 

37.3 (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft -lb) 

Fig 3: Tightening Bolts Which Install Oil Pump To Bracket (2 Of 2)
G03874482Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

Tighten the bolts which install the power steering pump bracket.

Fig 4: Tightening Bolts Which Install Power Steering Pump Bracket
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Interconnect the pipe C and suction hose.

Tightening torque: 

Eye bolt 

39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft -lb) 

IMPORTANT: Do not place the oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.
Fig 5: Interconnecting Pipe C And Suction Hose
G03874484Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Suction hose
  2. Pipe C

Connect the connector to power steering pump switch.

Install the pulley belt to oil pump.

Check the pulley belt tension.

Tighten the bolt of belt tension.

Tightening torque: 

25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft -lb) 

Install the pulley belt cover.

Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Feed the specified power steering fluid.

IMPORTANT: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.