Oil Pump: Installation

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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
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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)
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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)
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Tighten the bolts which hold the power steering pump bracket.

Fig 4: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Power Steering Pump Bracket
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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)
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- Turbo model
Fig 6: Interconnecting Pressure Hose And Suction Hose (Turbo Model)
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Connect the connector to power steering pump switch.
Install the V-belts to oil pump.
Check the tension of V-belt.
< Ref. to INSPECTION , V-belt. >
Tighten the belt tension bolt.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Install the pulley belt cover.
Install the air intake duct.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION - H4DOTC , Air Intake Duct.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION - H4SO , Air Intake Duct. >
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
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.