3.0 L Model

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Install oil pump to bracket.
1. Place oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2") type 14 and 21-mm box wrench until it is in contact with oil pump mounting surface.
  CAUTION: Do not place oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump To Bracket
2. Tighten bolt which installs oil pump to bracket.
  Tightening torque:
  1. 15.7 (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  Fig 2: Tightening Oil Pump To Bracket Bolts
  
  Tightening torque:
  1. 37.3 (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)
  Fig 3: Tightening Oil Pump To Bracket (Rear Bolt)
Tighten bolt which installs power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:
1. 33.3 (3.4 kgf-m, 24.5 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Tightening Oil Pump To Bracket Bolts
Interconnect pressure hose and suction hose.
Tightening torque:

Joint nut
1. 39.2 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION: If a hose is twisted at this step, the hose may come into contact with some other parts.

Fig 5: Interconnecting Pressure Hose & Suction Hose
Connect connector to power steering oil pressure switch.
Install tensioner adjuster.
Install V-belt.
Install pulley belt cover.
Connect ground terminal of battery.
Feed the specified power steering fluid. See Power Steering Fluid .
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.