Oil Pump: Installation

Install bracket on engine.
1. Tightening torque: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb)
Install oil pump on oil tank as follows outside the vehicle.
NOTE: Prior to installation, make sure that all oil is removed from oil pump, oil tank and pipe.
Place oil pump in a vise and install stay to oil pump.
CAUTION: Do not place oil pump directly in vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect it.
1. Tightening torque: 15.7 N.m (1.60 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
Install lower shell to oil pump.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new seal washer.

Fig 1: Installing Lower Shell To Oil Pump
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Install upper shell and baffle to lower shell.
1. Tightening torque: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
Fig 2: Installing Upper Shell & Baffle To Lower Shell
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Install oil pump, previously assembled to oil tank, on bracket.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect pulley belt tension. Refer to INSPECTION , V-belt.
Feed the specified power steering fluid. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID .
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.