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3.0 L Model

  1. 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: Tightening Bushing
      G02873916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Tighten bolt which installs oil Pump to bracket.
      1. Tightening torque:  15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
      Fig 2: Tightening Oil Pump To Bracket Bolts
      G02873917Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      1. Tightening torque:  37.3 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)
      Fig 3: Tightening Bolt
      G02873918Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
    1. Tightening torque:  33.3 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.5 ft-lb)
    Fig 4: Tightening Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
    G02873919Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Interconnect pressure hose and suction hose.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. Eye bolt:  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
    G02873920Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect connector to power steering oil pressure switch.
  5. Install tensioner adjuster.
  6. Install V-belt.
  7. Install pulley belt cover.
  8. Connect ground terminal of battery.
  9. Feed the specified power steering fluid. < Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID  .>
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.