Pipe Assembly: Installation

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Tighten bolt A.
CAUTION: Visually check that hose between tank and pipe D is free from bending or twisting.

2.5 L model

Fig 1: Tightening Bolt A (2.5 L Model)
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3.0 L model

Fig 2: Tightening Bolt A (3.0 L Model)
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1. Connect pipe D or return hose to oil tank.
2. Connect pipe C or pressure hose to oil pump.
  CAUTION: Use anew gasket.
  1. Tightening torque: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
3. Tighten bolt A.
  1. Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
Temporarily connect pipes C and D.

Fig 3: Temporarily Connecting Pipes C & D
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Temporarily install clamp E on pipes C and D, and tighten clamp E firmly.
CAUTION: Ensure that the letter "8" on each clamp are diagonally opposite each other as shown in figure.
1. Tightening torque: 7.4 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Temporarily Installing Clamp E On Pipes C & D
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Tighten joint nut.
1. Tightening torque: 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
Connect pipe A and B. Connect pipes A and B to four pipe joints of gearbox. Connect upper pipe B first, and lower pipe A second.
1. Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Connecting Pipe A & B
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Install jack-up plate.
Connect battery ground cable.
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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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 Fig 6 .) down to a point where pipe is close to crossmember.
  1. Pipe-to-crossmember clearance: 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.