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3.0 L Model

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  1. Remove ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove pulley belt cover.
  3. Remove V-belt.
  4. Disconnect connector from power steering pressure switch.
  5. Remove tensioner adjuster.
  6. Disconnect pressure hose and suction hose from oil pump.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt. 
    • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth. 
    Fig 1: Locating Pressure Hose
    G00868101Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove bolts, which install power steering pump bracket.
  8. Place oil pump bracket in a vise, remove two bolts from the front side of oil pump.
    CAUTION: Do not place oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump. 
    Fig 2: Identifying Bolts
    G00868102Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt From Rear Side Of Oil Pump
    G00868103Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove oil pump from bracket.
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