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H4 Model

  1. Install the oil pump to the bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolts
    G05343614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    48.4 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Bolt On Back Side Of Oil Pump
    G05343622Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Attach the installation bolts of the power steering pump bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to OIL PUMP , COMPONENT, General Description.

    Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
    G05343613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. After installing the oil pump, fill the fluid while rotating the pulley by hand to bleed air from the oil pump.
    CAUTION: Always fill the oil pump with the fluid to prevent abnormal noise and seizure of the oil pump.
  4. Connect the pressure hose and suction hose.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    CAUTION: Be careful not to twist hoses. Twisted hoses may contact other parts.
    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 4: Identifying Pressure And Suction Hoses (Non-Turbo Model)
      G06339633Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 5: Identifying Pressure And Suction Hoses (Turbo Model)
      G06339634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
  6. Install the V-belts to the oil pump.
  7. Check the tension of the V-belt.

    Refer to INSPECTION , V-belt.

  8. Tighten the lock bolt of the belt tension nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

  9. Install the pulley belt cover.
  10. Install the air intake duct.

    Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.

  11. Connect the ground cable to battery.
  12. Fill with the specified power steering fluid. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID .
    CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.