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Oil Pump: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the V-belts (front side belt). Refer to MECHANICAL(STI)>V-BELT>REMOVAL .
  3. Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
  4. Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from the oil pump.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow fluid to come into contact with the pulley belt.
    • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends with clean cloth.
    G13648473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the installation bolt of the power steering pump bracket.
    G05343613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Place the oil pump bracket in a vise, and remove the two bolts from the front side of the oil pump.
    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.
    G07663993Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
  8. Disassemble the oil pump and bracket by inserting a flat tip screwdriver as shown in the figure.
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