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Pipe Assembly: Installation

  1. Tighten bolt A.
    CAUTION: Visually check that hose between tank and pipe D is free from bending or twisting.
    Fig 1: Tightening bolt "A" (2.5 L Model)
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    Fig 2: Tightening bolt "A" (3.0 L Model)
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    1. Connect pipe D or pressure hose to oil tank.
    2. Connect pipe C or return hose to oil pump.
      CAUTION: Use anew gasket.

      Tightening torque: 

      1. 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
    3. Tighten bolt A.

      Tightening torque: 

      1. 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
  2. Temporarily connect pipes C and D to pipes (on the gearbox side).
    Fig 3: Temporarily Connecting Pipes C & D To Pipes (On The Gearbox Side)
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  3. Temporarily install clamp E on pipes C and D.
    CAUTION: Ensure that the fetter "8" on each clamp are diagonally opposite each other as shown in figure.
    Fig 4: Temporarily Installing Clamp E On Pipes C & D
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  4. Tighten clamp E firmly.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 7.4 Nm (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
  5. Tighten joint nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 15.5 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
  6. Connect pipes A and B to four pipe joints of gearbox. Connect upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A second.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
    Fig 5: Connecting Pipes A & B
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  7. Install jack-up plate.
  8. Connect battery minus terminal.
  9. Feed the specified fluid.
    NOTE: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.
    Fig 6: Feeding Specified Fluid
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  10. Finally check clearance between pipes and/or hoses, as shown above.

    If clearance between cruise control pump and power steering hose is less than 10 mm (0.39 in), proceed as follows:

    1. Move clamped section (A) (refer to figure above.) down to a point where pipe is close to crossmember.

      Pipe-to-crossmember clearance: 

      1. 10 mm (0.39 in), min.
    2. Check that clearance between cruise control pump and power steering hose is at least 10 mm (0.39 in). If it is not, bend section (B) down until a clearance of at least 10 mm (0.39 in) is obtained.