Oil Pump: Installation

Install the oil pump to bracket.
Tighten the bolts which hold the oil pump to the bracket.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.63 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolts
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Tightening torque:

36 N.m (3.67 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb) (non-turbo model)

48 N.m (4.89 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb) (turbo model)

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolt
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Attach the installation bolts of the power steering pump bracket.
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the order as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:

Refer to OIL PUMP , COMPONENT, General Description.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 3: Power Steering Pump Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Installation Bolts
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Connect the pressure hose and suction hose.
Tightening torque:

Eye bolt

40 N.m (4.08 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 5: Pressure Hose And Suction Hose (Non-Turbo Model)
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 6: Pressure Hose And Suction Hose (Turbo Model)
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Connect the power steering pump switch to the connector.
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.
Install the V-belts (front side belt).
- Non-turbo model: < Ref. to V-BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt. >
- Turbo model: < Ref. to FRONT SIDE BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.
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.