oil level SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Owner's Guide

5AT-28
Differential Gear Oil
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3. Differential Gear Oil
A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Remove the collector cover.
3) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
4) Reinsert the level gauge all the way. Make sure
the level gauge is inserted correctly and in the
proper orientation.
5) Remove the oil level gauge again, and check the
level of differential gear oil. If the differential gear oil
level is below “L” line, add oil to bring the level up to
“F” line.
NOTE:
To prevent overfilling the differential gear oil, do not
add oil above the “F” line.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the differential gear oil drain plug using
TORX® BIT T70, and then drain differential gear
oil.
CAUTION:
•Immediately after the vehicle has been run-
ning or after idling for a long time, the differen-
tial gear oil will be hot. Be careful not to burn
yourself.
•Be careful not to spill differential gear oil on
the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting
smoke or causing a fire. If differential gear oil is
spilled on the exhaust pipe, wipe it off com-
pletely.
3) Tighten the differential gear oil drain plug using
TORX® BIT T70.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
4) Lower the vehicle.
5) Pour gear oil into the gauge hole.
Recommended gear oil:
<Ref. to 5AT-3, RECOMMENDED GEAR OIL,
SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
Gear oil capacity:
1.3 — 1.5 2 ( 1 . 4 — 1 . 6 U S q t , 1 . 1 — 1 . 3 I m p q t )
6) Check the level of differential gear oil.
<Ref. to 5AT-28, INSPECTION, Differential Gear
Oil.>
(A) Upper level
(B) Lower level
AT-00017
(A)
(B)LF
(A) Oil pan
(B) Differential gear oil drain plug
(B)
AT-03127
(A)

5AT-29
Road Test
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4. Road Test
A: INSPECTION
1. GENERAL PRECAUTION
Road tests should be conducted to properly diag-
nose the condition of automatic transmission.
NOTE:
When performing the test, do not exceed posted
speed limit.
2. D RANGE SHIFT FUNCTION
Check shifting between 1st ←→ 2nd ←→ 3rd ←→
4th ←→ 5th while driving on normal city streets.
3. D RANGE SHIFT SHOCK
Check the shock level when shifting up during nor-
mal driving.
4. KICK–DOWN FUNCTION
Check kick–down for each gear. Check the shock
level during kick–down at the same time.
5. ENGINE BRAKE OPERATION
•Check the 4th gear engine brake when shifting
down from 5th to 4th range while driving in 5th gear
of manual mode [50 to 60 km/h (31 to 37 MPH)].
•Check the 3rd gear engine brake when shifting
down from 4th to 3rd range while driving in 4th gear
of manual mode [50 — 60 km/h (31 — 37 MPH)].
•Check the 2nd gear engine brake when shifting
down from 3rd to 2nd range while driving in 3rd
gear of manual mode [40 — 50 km/h (25 — 31
MPH)].
•Check the 1st gear engine brake when shifting
down from 2nd to 1st range while driving in 2nd
gear of manual mode [20 — 30 km/h (12 — 19
MPH)].
6. P RANGE OPERATION
Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade of 5% or more
and shift to the “P” range. Check that the vehicle
does not move when the parking brake is released.
7. NOISE AND VIBRATION
Check for noise and vibration while driving and dur-
ing shifting.
8. OIL LEAKAGE
After the driving test, inspect for oil leaks from the
transmission body.

5AT-30
Stall Test
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5. Stall Test
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
The stall test is extremely important in diagnosing
the condition of an automatic transmission and en-
gine. It should be conducted to measure the engine
stall speeds in “R” and “2nd of manual mode”.
Purposes of the stall test:
•Operational check of the automatic transmission
clutch
•Operational check of the torque converter clutch
•Engine performance check
1) Check that the throttle valve fully opens.
2) Check that the engine oil level is correct.
3) Check that the coolant level is correct.
4) Check that the ATF level is correct.
5) Check that the differential gear oil level is cor-
rect.
6) Raise the ATF temperature to 70 to 80°C (158 to
176°F) by driving a distance of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6
miles). Confirm the ATF temperature on Subaru
Select Monitor. <Ref. to 5AT(diag)-15, READ CUR-
RENT DATA, OPERATION, Subaru Select Moni-
tor.>
7) Place the wheel chocks at the front and rear of
all wheels and apply the parking brake.
8) Move the select lever to ensure it operates prop-
erly, and then set to the “2nd gear of manual
mode”.
9) While stepping hard on the brake pedal, gradu-
ally step on the accelerator pedal.
10) When the engine speed is stabilized, quickly
record the engine speed and release accelerator
pedal.
11) Shift the select lever to “N” range, and cool
down the engine by idling it for more than one
minute.
12) Perform the procedure for “R” range in the
same way as “2nd on manual mode”.
NOTE:
•Do not continue the stall test for MORE THAN
FIVE SECONDS at a time (from fully closed throttle
to fully open throttle until stall speed reading). Do-
ing so will make the engine oil and ATF deteriorate
and the clutch and brake to be adversely affected.
•After performing the stall test, be sure to cool
down the engine for at least one minute with the se-
lect lever set in “P” or “N” range, and at an idle
speed of 1,200 rpm or less.
•If the stall speed is higher than the specified
range, attempt to finish the stall test in as short a
time as possible, in order to prevent the automatic
transmission from sustaining damage.
Stall speed (at sea level):
2,300 — 2,800 rpm
AT-03297
Stall speed (at sea level) Range Possible faulty part
Below specified value R•Engine
•One-way clutch of torque converter clutch
Over specified value
2nd gear of manual
mode
•Line pressure too low
•Forward brake
•Forward brake one-way clutch
•Direct clutch
•3rd one-way clutch
R•Line pressure too low
•Reverse clutch

5AT-44
Extension Case Oil Seal
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
15) Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.
Specified fluid:
SUBARU ATF (Part No. K0140Y0700)
Recommended fluid:
IDEMITSU ATF HP
CASTROL TRANSMAX J
PENNZOIL QUAKERSTATE • PENNZOIL ATF-
J
NOTE:
Use of the recommended fluid is permitted only in
regions where the specified fluid is not available.
Capacity:
Fill with the same amount of ATF as drained.
16) Check the level and leaks of the ATF. <Ref. to
5AT-26, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>

5AT-45
Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12.Differential Side Retainer Oil
Seal
A: INSPECTION
Check for leakage of gear oil from differential side
retainer oil seal part. If there is an oil leak, replace
the oil seal.
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to
EX(H6DO)-4, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
3) Remove the differential gear oil drain plug using
TORX® BIT T70, and then drain differential gear
oil.
CAUTION:
•Immediately after the vehicle has been run-
ning or after idling for a long time, the differen-
tial gear oil will be hot. Be careful not to burn
yourself.
•Be careful not to spill the differential gear oil
on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting
smoke or fire. If differential gear oil is spilled on
the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely.
4) Tighten the differential gear oil drain plug.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
5) Separate the front drive shaft from the transmis-
sion. <Ref. to DS-24, REMOVAL, Front Drive
Shaft.>
6) Remove the differential side retainer oil seal us-
ing driver wrapped with vinyl tape etc.
7) Using the ST, install the differential side retainer
oil seal by lightly tapping with a hammer.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL
SEAL INSTALLER
8) Apply oil to the oil seal lips.
9) Install the front drive shaft. <Ref. to DS-24, IN-
STALLATION, Front Drive Shaft.>
10) Install the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to
EX(H6DO)-5, INSTALLATION, Front Exhaust
Pipe.>
11) Lower the vehicle.
12) Pour gear oil into the gauge hole.
Recommended gear oil:
<Ref. to 5AT-3, RECOMMENDED GEAR OIL,
SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
Gear oil capacity:
1.3 — 1.5 2 ( 1 . 4 — 1 . 6 U S q t , 1 . 1 — 1 . 3 I m p q t )
13) Check the level of differential gear oil. <Ref. to
5AT-28, INSPECTION, Differential Gear Oil.>
(A) Oil pan
(B) Differential gear oil drain plug
(B)
AT-01362
(A)
AT-00029
ST

5AT-48
Front Vehicle Speed Sensor
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6) Install the extension case.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)
7) Install the rear vehicle speed sensor.
Tightening torque:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
8) Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle.
<Ref. to 5AT-37, INSTALLATION, Automatic
Transmission Assembly.>
9) Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. <Ref. to 5AT-
26, REPLACEMENT, Automatic Transmission Flu-
id.>
10) Check the level and leaks of ATF. <Ref. to 5AT-
26, INSPECTION, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>
AT-03226
AT-03225

5AT-51
Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7) Install the rear vehicle speed sensor and turbine
speed sensor 1, and then fasten the harness.
Tightening torque:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
8) Install a new aluminum washer and oil cooler
pipe.
Tightening torque:
40 N·m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb) (ATF inlet pipe)
45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb) (ATF outlet pipe)
9) Install the oil charge pipe. <Ref. to 5AT-61, IN-
STALLATION, Oil Charge Pipe.>
10) Install the transmission rear crossmember bolt.
Tightening torque:
70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
11) Install the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-11, IN-
STALLATION, Propeller Shaft.>
12) Install the heat shield cover.
13) Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. <Ref.
to EX(H6DO)-7, INSTALLATION, Rear Exhaust
Pipe.> <Ref. to EX(H6DO)-8, INSTALLATION,
Muffler.>
14) Lower the vehicle.
15) Install the transmission connector to the stay,
and then connect the connector.
16) Install the air intake chamber. <Ref. to
IN(H6DO)-6, INSTALLATION, Air Intake Cham-
ber.>
17) Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe. <Ref. to
5AT-26, REPLACEMENT, Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid.>
18) Check the level and leaks of ATF. <Ref. to 5AT-
26, INSPECTION, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>

5AT-54
Control Valve Body
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4) Attach the magnet at the specified position of the
oil pan.
5) Apply liquid gasket to the oil pan.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020)
6) Install the oil pan by equally tightening the bolts.
Tightening torque:
5 N·m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
7) Pour ATF through the oil charge pipe.
Specified and recommended fluid:
<Ref. to 5AT-3, RECOMMENDED GEAR OIL,
SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
Capacity:
Fill with the same amount of ATF as drained.
8) Check the ATF level.
<Ref. to 5AT-26, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>
9) Perform Clear Memory 2 operation. <Ref. to
5AT(diag)-17, CLEAR MEMORY MODE, OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
10) Perform the inspection with driving the vehicle
at the end of repair work, and make sure there is no
faulty as below;
•Excessive shift shock
•Oil leakage from the transmission body, etc.
•Occurrence of noise caused by interference etc.
NOTE:
If excessive shift shock is felt, execute advance op-
eration of learning control. <Ref. to 5AT(diag)-21,
PROCEDURE, Learning Control.>
C: INSPECTION
Check each parts for holes, damages or other for-
eign matters.
AT-01959
AT-03249

5AT-55
ATF Filter
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18.ATF Filter
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front bumper. <Ref. to EI-21, RE-
MOVAL, Front Bumper.>
2) Using the ST, remove the ATF filter.
ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply a thin coat of ATF to the oil seal part of
new ATF filter.
2) Install the ATF filter. Turn it by hand, being care-
ful not to damage oil seal.
3) Tighten the ATF filter using ST.
Calculate the ATF filter tightening torque using fol-
lowing formula.
T2 = L2/(L1 + L2) × T1
T1: 14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
[Required torque setting]
T2: Tightening torque
L1: ST length 78 mm (3.07 in)
L2: Torque wrench length
Example:
NOTE:
Align the ST with the torque wrench while tighten-
ing the ATF filter.
ST 498545400 OIL FILTER WRENCH
4) Fill ATF.
5) Inspect the level of ATF. <Ref. to 5AT-26, Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.>
6) Install the front bumper. <Ref. to EI-22, INSTAL-
LATION, Front Bumper.>
C: INSPECTION
Check for rust, hole, ATF leaks or other damage.
Replace the part if any damage is found in the in-
spection.
To r q u e w r e n c h l e n g t h
mm (in)
Tightening torque
N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
100 (3.94) 7.7 (0.79, 5.7)
150 (5.91) 9.0 (0.92, 6.7)
200 (7.87) 10 (1.0, 7.4)
AT-03251

5AT-61
Oil Charge Pipe
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
22.Oil Charge Pipe
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the air intake chamber. <Ref. to
IN(H6DO)-6, REMOVAL, Air Intake Chamber.>
2) Remove the oil charge pipe, and then remove
the O-ring from flange side.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the oil charge pipe with a new O-ring.
Tightening torque:
41 N·m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
2) Install the air intake chamber. <Ref. to
IN(H6DO)-6, INSTALLATION, Air Intake Cham-
ber.>
C: INSPECTION
Make sure the oil charge pipe is not deformed or
damaged.
(A) Oil level gauge
(B) Oil charge pipe
(A) Oil level gauge
(B) Oil charge pipe
AT-01386
(B)
(A)
AT-01386
(B)
(A)