Oil Pump: Installation

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Install the oil pump to bracket.
Tightening torque: 16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bracket 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: Ref. 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 Pressure And Suction Hose (Non-Turbo Model)
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Pressure And Suction Hose (Turbo Model)
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Connect the power steering pump switch to the connector.
Install the V-belts (front side belt). Ref. to FRONT SIDE BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt. Ref. to FRONT SIDE BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Fill with the specified power steering fluid. Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID .
CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.