2.5 L Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback and 2001 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install oil pump to bracket.
1. Place oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2") type 14- and 21-mm box wrench until it is in contact with oil pump mounting surface.
  CAUTION: Do not place oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump To Bracket
2. Tighten bolt which installs oil pump to bracket.
  Tightening torque:
  1. 37.3 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)
  Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
  
  Tightening torque:
  1. 15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pump
Install socket to oil pump.

Fig 4: Installing Socket To Oil Pump
Tighten power steering pump bracket bolt which install power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:
1. 22 Nm (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Tightening Power Steering Pumps Bracket Bolts
Interconnect pipes C and suction hose.
Tightening torque:

Joint nut
1. 39.2 Nm (4 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION: If a hose is twisted at this step, the hose may come into contact with some other parts.

Fig 6: Interconnecting Pipes C & Suction Hose
Connect connector to power steering oil pressure switch.
Install pulley belt to oil pump.
Check pulley belt tension. See DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT .
Tighten bolt belt tension.
Tightening torque:
1. 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
Install pulley belt cover bracket.
Connect ground terminal of battery.
Feed the specified power steering fluid. See Power Steering Fluid .
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.