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H6 Model

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  2. Remove the cover of the pulley belt.
  3. Remove the V-belts.
  4. Remove the power steering pressure switch connector.
  5. *Remove the tensioner adjuster.
  6. Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from the oil pump.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow fluid to flow from the hose end and contact the pulley belt
    • To prevent foreign objects from entering the hose, cover the hose openings with a clean cloth.
      Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose
      G05343616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the bolts which holds the power steering pump bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
    G05343617Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Place the oil pump bracket in a vise, and remove the two bolts from the front side of the oil pump.
    CAUTION: When securing the oil pump bracket in a vice, hold the oil pump bracket with the least possible force between two pieces of wood.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolts
    G05343618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolt from the back side of the oil pump.
    Fig 4: Locating Oil Pump Bolt
    G05343619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the oil pump from the bracket.