3.0 L Model

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Install oil pump to bracket.
1. Place oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten 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: Tightening Bushing
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2. Tighten bolt which installs oil Pump to bracket.
  1. Tightening torque: 15.7 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft-lb)
  Fig 2: Tightening Oil Pump To Bracket Bolts
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  1. Tightening torque: 37.3 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)
  Fig 3: Tightening Bolt
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Tighten bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
1. Tightening torque: 33.3 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.5 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Tightening Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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Interconnect pressure hose and suction hose.
Tightening torque:
1. Eye bolt: 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: Interconnecting Pressure Hose & Suction Hose
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Connect connector to power steering oil pressure switch.
Install tensioner adjuster.
Install V-belt.
Install pulley belt cover.
Connect ground terminal of battery.
Feed the specified power steering fluid. < Ref. to POWER STEERING FLUID .>

CAUTION: Never start the engine before feeding the fluid; otherwise vane pump might be seized up.