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2.5 L Model

  1. Install oil pump to bracket.
    1. 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.
      Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump To Bracket
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    2. Tighten bolt which installs oil pump to bracket.

      Tightening torque: 

      1. 37.3 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)
      Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
      G02111152

      Tightening torque: 

      1. 15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
      Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pump
      G02111153
  2. Install socket to oil pump.
    Fig 4: Installing Socket To Oil Pump
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  3. Tighten power steering pump bracket bolt which install power steering pump bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 22 Nm (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb)
    Fig 5: Tightening Power Steering Pumps Bracket Bolts
    G02111155
  4. Interconnect pipes C and suction hose.

    Tightening torque: 

    Joint nut 

    1. 39.2 Nm (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.
    Fig 6: Interconnecting Pipes C & Suction Hose
    G02111156
  5. Connect connector to power steering oil pressure switch.
  6. Install pulley belt to oil pump.
  7. Check pulley belt tension. See DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT .
  8. Tighten bolt belt tension.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
  9. Install pulley belt cover bracket.
  10. Connect ground terminal of battery.
  11. 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.