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Oil Pump: Installation

  1. Install bracket on engine.
    1. Tightening torque:  22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb)
  2. Install oil pump on oil tank as follows outside the vehicle.
    NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure that all oil is removed from oil pump, oil tank and pipe.
  3. Place oil pump in a vise and install stay to oil pump.
    CAUTION: Do not place oil pump directly in vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect it. 
    1. Tightening torque:  15.7 N.m (1.60 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  4. Install lower shell to oil pump.
    1. Tightening torque:  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
    CAUTION: Be sure to use a new seal washer. 
    Fig 1: Installing Lower Shell To Oil Pump
    G02863155Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install upper shell and baffle to lower shell.
    1. Tightening torque:  13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
    Fig 2: Installing Upper Shell & Baffle To Lower Shell
    G02863156Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install oil pump, previously assembled to oil tank, on bracket.
    1. Tightening torque:  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump
    G02863157Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Inspect pulley belt tension. Refer to INSPECTION , V-belt.
  9. Feed the specified power steering fluid. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID  .
    CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.