Oil Pump: Installation

Install the oil pump to bracket.
Tighten the bolts which hold the oil pump to the bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bolts
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Tightening torque:

48 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Bolts
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Attach the installation bolts of the power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". <Ref. to OIL PUMP , COMPONENT, General Description.>

Fig 3: Attaching Installation Bolts Of Power Steering Pump Bracket
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Connect the pressure hose and suction hose.
CAUTION: Be careful when installing; If the hose is twisted it may come into contact with other parts.

Tightening torque:

Eyebolt

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

Fig 4: Identifying Pressure And Suction Hose
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Connect the power steering pump switch to the connector.
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 V-belts (front side belt). <Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt.>
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Fill with 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.