Oil Pump: Installation

Install the oil pump to bracket.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bolts
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Tightening torque:

36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) (Non-turbo model)

48 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb) (Turbo model)

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Bolt
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Attach the installation bolts of the power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:

Refer to OIL PUMP , COMPONENT, General Description .

Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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After installing the oil pump, fill the oil pump with fluid while rotating the pulley by hand and bleed the air from the oil pump.
CAUTION: Always fill the oil pump with the fluid to prevent abnormal noise and seizure of the oil pump.
Connect the pressure hose and suction hose.
Tightening torque:

Eye bolt

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Be careful when installing; If the hose is twisted it may come into contact with other parts.
- Non-turbo model
Fig 4: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose - Non-Turbo Model
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- Turbo model
Fig 5: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose - Turbo Model
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Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
Install the V-belts to the oil pump.
Check the tension of the V-belt.
Refer to INSPECTION , V-belt .
Tighten the belt tension bolt.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Install the pulley belt cover.
Install the air intake duct.
Connect the ground cable to the battery.
Fill with the specified power steering fluid.
Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID .

CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.