Forester L F4-2.5L SOHC (1999)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove ground cable from battery.
2. Drain the working fluid about 0.3 liters (0.3 US qt, 0.3 Imp qt) from oil tank.
3. Remove pulley belt cover bracket.
4. Loosen oil pump pulley nut, then remove bolts which secure alternator.
5. Loosen pulley belt(s).
6. Remove the nut and detach oil pump pulley.
7. Disconnect pipe C from oil pump. Disconnect pipe D from oil tank.
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 and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
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Except when only oil tank needs to be inspected, detach oil tank and oil pump as a unit. Then separate one from the other on a work bench to
prevent oil from spilling on any part of the engine.
8. Remove three bolts from the front side of oil pump and detach the pump.
9. Remove three bolts from the lower side of bracket and detach the bracket.
CAUTION: The bracket does not need to be removed unless it is damaged.
