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H6 Model

  1. Install the oil pump to bracket.
    1. Place the oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten the bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2") type 14-and 21- mm box wrench until it is in contact with the oil pump mounting surface.
      CAUTION: When securing the oil pump bracket in a vice, hold the oil pump bracket with the least possible force between two pieces of wood.
      Fig 1: Identifying Bushing, Nut And Bolt
      G05343626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Tighten the bolt which attaches the oil pump to the bracket.

      Tightening torque: 

      15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb) 

      Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolts
      G05343618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      Tightening torque: 

      37.3 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb) 

      Fig 3: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolt
      G05343619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten the bolt which attaches the power steering pump bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    <Ref. to  OIL PUMP  , COMPONENT, General Description.> 

    Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
    G05343617Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the pressure hose and suction hose each other.

    Tightening torque: 

    Eye bolt 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION: Be careful when installing; If the hose is twisted it may come into contact with other parts.
    Fig 5: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose
    G05343630Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
  5. Install the tensioner adjuster.
  6. Install the V-belts.
  7. Install the cover of the pulley belt.
  8. Connect the ground cable to the battery.
  9. Pour the specified power steering fluid. <Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID . >
    CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid otherwise the vane pump might be seized.