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Non-Turbo Model

  1. Install the oil pump to the 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 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 (Non-Turbo Model)
      G02868073Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Tighten the bolt which installs oil pump to the bracket.

      Tightening torque: 15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb) 

      Fig 2: Installing Oil Pump To Bracket
      G02868074Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

      Tightening torque: 37.3 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb) 

      Fig 3: Tightening Bolt
      G02868075Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten the bolt which installs power steering pump bracket.

    Tightening torque: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Tightening Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
    G02868076Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Interconnect the pipe C and suction hose.

    Tightening torque: 

    Joint nut 39.2 N.m (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 5: Connecting Pipe C & Suction Hose
    G02868077Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
  5. Install the pulley belt to the oil pump.
  6. Tighten the oil pump pulley nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38 ft-lb) 

  7. Check the pulley belt tension.

    Refer to DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT .

  8. Tighten the bolt belt tension.

    Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

  9. Install the pulley belt cover.
  10. Connect the ground terminal of battery.
  11. 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.