H6 Model

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Install the oil pump to bracket.
1. Place the oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten the bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2") type 14-and 21- mm box wrench until it is in contact with the oil pump mounting surface.
  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.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bushing, Nut And Bolt
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2. Tighten the bolt which attaches the oil pump to the bracket.
  Tightening torque:
  
  15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolts
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  37.3 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolt
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Tighten the bolt which attaches the power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:

<Ref. to OIL PUMP , COMPONENT, General Description .>

Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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Connect the pressure hose and suction hose each other.
Tightening torque:

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

CAUTION: Be careful when installing; If the hose is twisted it may come into contact with other parts.

Fig 5: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose
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Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
Install the tensioner adjuster.
Install the V-belts.
Install the cover of the pulley belt.
Connect the ground cable to the battery.
Pour the specified power steering fluid. <Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID . >
CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid otherwise the vane pump might be seized.