3.0 L Model
- Install oil pump to bracket.
- Place oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2") type 14 and 21-mm box wrench until it is in contact with oil pump mounting surface.CAUTION: Do not place oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.
- Tighten bolt which installs oil pump to bracket.
Tightening torque:
- 15.7 (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
Tightening torque:
- 37.3 (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)
- Place oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2") type 14 and 21-mm box wrench until it is in contact with oil pump mounting surface.
- Tighten bolt which installs power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:
- 33.3 (3.4 kgf-m, 24.5 ft-lb)
- Interconnect pressure hose and suction hose.
Tightening torque:
Joint nut
- 39.2 N.m (4 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION: If a hose is twisted at this step, the hose may come into contact with some other parts. - Connect connector to power steering oil pressure switch.
- Install tensioner adjuster.
- Install V-belt.
- Install pulley belt cover.
- Connect ground terminal of battery.
- Feed the specified power steering fluid. See Power Steering Fluid
.CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.