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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. 
    1. Connect pipe D to oil tank.
    2. Connect pipe C or pressure hose to oil pump.
      CAUTION: Use a new 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)
      Fig 1: Tightening Bolt A
      G02863141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Temporarily connect pipes C and D.
    Fig 2: Temporarily Connecting Pipes C & D
    G02863142Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. 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 3: Temporarily Installing Clamp E On Pipes C & D
    G02863143Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten joint nut.
    1. Tightening torque:  15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb)
  5. 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 4: Connecting Pipes A & B To Four Pipe Joints Of Gearbox
    G02863144Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install jack-up plate.
  7. Connect battery ground cable.
  8. Feed the specified fluid.
    NOTE: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.
    Fig 5: Moving Clamped Section
    G02863145Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. 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) (see Fig 5 ) 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.