Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Oil Pump
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the pulley belt cover.
3) Loosen the lock bolt and slider bolt, and then remove the power steering pump drive V-belt.
4) Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
5) Disconnect the pipe C and suction hose from oil pump.
CAUTION:
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Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
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To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
6) Remove the bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
7) Place the oil pump bracket in a vise, remove the two bolts from front side of oil pump.