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Pipe Assembly: Installation

  1. Temporarily tighten the hose bracket bolt.
    Fig 1: Hose Bracket And Hose Assembly
    G07671327Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the plastic clip to the pressure hose and suction hose.
    CAUTION: Align the installation position of the plastic clip with the protector edge of the suction hose.
    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 2: Plastic Clip, Protector, Pressure Hose And Suction Hose (Non-Turbo Model)
      G07671328Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 3: Plastic Clip, Protector, Pressure Hose And Suction Hose (Turbo Model)
      G07671329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the suction hose and return hose to the reservoir tank.
    CAUTION: Firmly insert the plastic clip of return hose to the bracket.
    Fig 4: Suction Hose, Return Hose, Plastic Clip And Reservoir Tank
    G07671330Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the suction hose and pressure hose to the oil pump. Tighten the eye bolt of pressure hose.

    Tightening torque: 

    40 N.m (4.08 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) 

    • Non-turbo model
      Fig 5: Suction Hose And Pressure Hose (Non-Turbo Model)
      G07671331Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model
      Fig 6: Suction Hose And Pressure Hose (Turbo Model)
      G07671332Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Temporarily connect the pressure hose to feed pipe and return hose to return pipe. Temporarily tighten the bolt of clamp E.
    Fig 7: Return Hose, Pressure Hose, Clamp E, Return Pipe And Feed Pipe
    G07671333Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Make sure that the character "8" on each clamp is positioned on the opposite side, as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 8: Clamp E, Pressure Hose And Return Hose
    G07671334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten clamp E.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  7. Tighten the pressure hose to feed pipe and return hose to return pipe.

    Tightening torque: 

    15 N.m (1.53 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

  8. Connect pipes A and B to the four pipe joints of the gearbox.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to  POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM  , COMPONENT, General Description. 

    Fig 9: Locating Gearbox Joint Pipes
    G07671335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the front crossmember support plate and jack-up plate.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Tighten the bolts which hold the hose bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    10 N.m (1.02 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Hose Assembly And Hose Bracket
    G07671336Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the air intake duct.
  13. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  14. Fill with the specified fluid.
    CAUTION: Never start the engine before filling with fluid; otherwise the vane pump may become seized.
  15. Finally, check the clearance between pipes or hoses as shown in the illustration indicated in "General Diagnostic Table". < Ref. to INSPECTION OF CLEARANCE , INSPECTION, General Diagnostic Table. >