Power Steering Vane Pump: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. INSTALL PS VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    Install the PS vane pump assembly with the 2 bolts.

    1. Torque: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) 
    2. Fig 1: Installing PS Vane Pump Assembly
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  2. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE 
    1. Install a new gasket to the pressure feed tube.
    2. Connect the pressure feed tube with the union bolt.
      Fig 2: Connecting Pressure Feed Tube With Union Bolt
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      HINT:

      Make sure the stopper of the pressure feed tube touches the PS vane pump body as shown in Fig 3 , then install the union bolt.

      Fig 3: Identifying Stopper Of Pressure Feed Tube & PS Vane Pump Body
      G00893447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) 
  3. CONNECT RETURN HOSE 

    Connect the return hose with the clip.

  4. CONNECT OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR 
  5. INSTALL DRIVE BELT 

    Using SST, loosen the drive belt tension by turning the drive belt tensioner clockwise from the bottom side, and install the drive belt.

    1. SST 09216-00041
    2. Fig 4: Installing Drive Belt
      G00893448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Install the No. 1 engine under cover with the 16 screws and clip.

  7. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM (See  BLEEDING  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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