Oil Pump: Installation

Install the oil pump to bracket.
Tightening torque: 15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bolts
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Tightening torque: 36.8 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Rear Side Of Oil Pump Bolt
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Install the power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque: Ref. to OIL PUMP , COMPONENT, General Description.

Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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After installing the oil pump, fill the oil pump with fluid while rotating the pulley by hand and perform air bleeding from the oil pump.
CAUTION: Always fill the oil pump with the fluid to prevent abnormal noise and seizure of the oil pump.
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.

Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose
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Connect the connector to the power steering oil pressure switch.
Install the tensioner adjuster.
Install the V-belts.
Install the pulley belt cover.
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Fill with specified power steering fluid. Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID .
CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.