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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 (Turbo Model)
      G02868078Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Tighten the bolt which installs oil pump to the bracket.

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

      Fig 2: Installing Oil Pump To Bracket
      G02868079Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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

      Fig 3: Tightening Bolt
      G02868080Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten the bolt which install 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
    G02868081Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Interconnect the pipes 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 Pipes C & Suction Hose
    G02868082Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the connector to the power steering oil pressure switch.
  5. Install the pulley belt to the oil pump.
  6. Check the pulley belt tension. Refer to INSPECTION , V-belt.
  7. Tighten the bolt belt tension.

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

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