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Power Steering Pump Removal and Installation: Installation

Reverse removal procedure, and then noting the following instructions.

NOTE:
  • Using the following specified torques, tighten bolts and nuts ((a), (b), (c), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j) and (k)), referring to "POWER STEERING PUMP COMPONENTS:  ".

    Tightening torque 

    Pump union bolt (a): 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft) 

    Pump bracket bolt (J20 engine model) (b): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lb-ft) 

    Pump mounting bolt (J20 engine model) (c): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lb-ft) 

    Pump clamp bolt/reservoir bracket bolt (e): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

    Gear box high pressure pipe union bolt (f): 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft) 

    Gear box low pressure pipe union bolt (h): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lb-ft) 

    Pump bracket bolt (H25 engine model) (i): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33.0 lb-ft) 

    Pump mounting bolt (H25 engine model) (j): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33.0 lb-ft) 

    Tension pulley bolt (H25 engine model) (k): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lb-ft) 

  • Adjust P/S pump drive belt, refer to "POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT:  ".
  • Fill specified power steering fluid after installation and bleed air without failure. (Refer to "POWER STEERING SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE:  ".)