Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
CAUTION: Do not place the oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.
8) Remove the bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
9) Disassemble the oil pump and bracket by inserting a flat tip screwdriver as shown in the figure.
INSTALLATION
1) Install the oil pump to bracket.
1) Place the oil pump bracket in a vise. Tighten the bushing using a 12.7 mm (1/2") type 14 and 21 mm box wrench until it is in contact with the
oil pump mounting surface.
CAUTION: Do not place the oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.
2) Tighten the bolt which installs oil pump to bracket.
Tightening torque: 15.7 (1.6 kgf-m, 11.6 ft. lbs.)