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Oil Pump: Installation

  1. 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 contact with oil pump mounting surface.
      CAUTION: When securing the oil pump bracket on a vice, hold the oil pump bracket with the least possible force between two wood pieces.
      Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump To Bracket
      G03833184Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Tighten the bolt which holds the oil pump to bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Tightening Bolt Which Holds Oil Pump To Bracket (1 Of 2)
    G03833185Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    37.3 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Tightening Bolt Which Holds Oil Pump To Bracket (2 Of 2)
    G03833186Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten the bolts which hold the power steering pump bracket.
    Fig 4: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Power Steering Pump Bracket
    G03833187Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Interconnect the pressure hose and suction hose.

    Tightening torque: 

    Eye bolt 

    39 N.m (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION: If a hose is twisted at this step, take care the hose may come into contact with some other parts.
    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 5: Interconnecting Pressure Hose And Suction Hose (Non-Turbo Model)
      G03833188Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model
    Fig 6: Interconnecting Pressure Hose And Suction Hose (Turbo Model)
    G03833189Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to power steering pump switch.
  5. Install the V-belts to oil pump.
  6. Check the tension of V-belt.

    < Ref. to INSPECTION , V-belt. >

  7. Tighten the belt tension bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 

  8. Install the pulley belt cover.
  9. Install the air intake duct.

    < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >

  10. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
  11. 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.