Oil Pump: Installation

Install the oil pump to bracket.
1. Place the oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten the bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2") type 14 and 21 mm box wrench until it is in contact with the oil pump mounting surface.
  CAUTION: Do not place the oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bushing
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2. Installs oil pump to bracket.
  Tightening torque:
  
  15.7 (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pump (1 Of 2)
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  Tightening torque:
  
  37.3 (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pump (2 Of 2)
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Tighten the bolt which installs power steering pump bracket.

Fig 4: Tightening Bolt Which Installs Power Steering Pump Bracket
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Interconnect the pipe C and suction hose to oil pump.
Tightening torque:

39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)

CAUTION: If a hose is twisted, the hose may come into contact with some other parts.

Fig 5: Connecting Pipe C And Suction Hose To Oil Pump
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Connect the connector to power steering pump switch.
Install V-belt to oil pump.
Check the V-belt tension. Refer to INSPECTION , V-belt .
Tighten the bolt of belt tension.
Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
Install the belt cover.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
Feed the specified power steering fluid. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID .
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.