Oil Pump: Installation

Install the oil pump to bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Front Side Bolts
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Tightening torque:

36.8 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Rear Side Bolts
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Install the power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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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 4: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose
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Connect the connector to the power steering oil pressure switch.
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.
Install the tensioner adjuster.
Install the V-belts.
Install the cover of the pulley belt.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Pour the specified power steering fluid. < Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID . >
CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.