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 Front Oil Pump Bracket Mounting 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 To Bracket Mounting Bolts
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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 figure.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Refer to OIL PUMP , COMPONENT, General Description. >
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Power Steering Pump Bracket Mounting Bolts (Non-Turbo Model)
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket Mounting Bolts (Turbo Model)
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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: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose (Non-Turbo Model)
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 6: Identifying 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 as much fluid as possible by rotating the pulley by hand.
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: < Refer to V-BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt. >
- Turbo model: < Refer to FRONT SIDE BELT , INSTALLATION, V-belt. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.
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.