Oil Pump: Installation

Install the oil pump to bracket.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolts
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Tightening torque:

36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolt
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Install the power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:

Ref. to OIL PUMP , COMPONENT, General Description.
After installing the oil pump, fill the oil pump with fluid while rotating the pulley by hand and bleed the air from the oil pump.
CAUTION: Always fill the oil pump with the fluid to prevent abnormal noise and seizure of the oil pump.
Connect the pressure hose and suction hose.
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 3: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose
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Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
Install the V-belts. Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Fill with recommended power steering fluid and perform air bleeding. Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID .
CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.