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Pipe Assembly: Installation

CAUTION: Install the under cover - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).
Fig 1: Caution For Installing Under Cover - Front So That Front End Of Under Cover Comes Inside Bumper Face - Front
G10269429Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Temporarily tighten the hose bracket bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Hose Bracket Bolt
    G10298075Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the plastic clip to the pressure hose and suction hose.
    CAUTION: Align the installation position of the plastic clip with the protector edge of the suction hose.
    Fig 3: Installing Plastic Clip To Pressure Hose And Suction Hose
    G10298076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the suction hose and return hose to the reservoir tank.
    CAUTION: Firmly insert the plastic clip of return hose to the bracket.
    Fig 4: Connecting Suction Hose And Return Hose To Reservoir Tank
    G10298077Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the suction hose and pressure hose to the oil pump. Tighten the eyebolt of pressure hose.

    Tightening torque: 

    40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Connecting Suction Hose And Pressure Hose To Oil Pump
    G10298078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Temporarily connect the pressure hose to feed pipe and return hose to return pipe. Temporarily tighten the bolt of clamp E.
    Fig 6: Connecting Pressure Hose To Feed Pipe
    G10298079Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Make sure that the character "8" on each clamp is positioned on the opposite side, as shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Identifying Pressure Hose, Return Hose And Clamp E
    G10298080Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten clamp E.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  7. Tighten the pressure hose to feed pipe and return hose to return pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

  8. Connect pipes A and B to the four pipe joints of the gearbox.

    Tightening torque: 

    Cylinder side: 27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

    Gear housing side: 17 N.m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Locating Pipe Joints
    G10298081Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the front crossmember support plate and jack-up plate.
  10. Install the under cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Tighten the bolts which hold the hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Identifying Hose Bracket
    G10298082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the air intake duct. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
  14. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  15. Fill with the specified fluid.
    CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.
  16. Finally, check the clearance between pipes or hoses as shown in the figure indicated in "General Diagnostic Table". < Ref. to CLEARANCE CHECK (HYDRAULIC TYPE) , INSPECTION, General Diagnostic Table. >