SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

FS-23
Front Crossmember
FRONT SUSPENSION
8. Front Crossmember
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
3) Remove the front crossmember support plate.
<Ref. to FS-13, REMOVAL, Front Crossmember
Support Plate.>
4) Remove the front stabilizer. <Ref. to FS-14, RE-
MOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
5) Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.
6) Remove the front arm. <Ref. to FS-16, REMOV-
AL, Front Arm.>
7) Remove the nuts attaching the engine mount
cushion rubber to crossmember.
8) Remove the steering universal joint.
9) Disconnect the power steering hose from steer-
ing gearbox.
10) Lift the engine approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) using
the chain block.
11) Support the crossmember with a jack, remove
the bolts securing crossmember to body, and then
gradually lower the crossmember with steering
gearbox as a unit.
CAUTION:
When removing the crossmember downward,
be careful that the tie-rod end does not interfere
with drive shaft boot.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
•Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts
which are not reusable, refer to “COMPONENT”.
<Ref. to FS-3, COMPONENT, General Descrip-
tion.>
•Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state
where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels
are in full contact with the ground.
Tightening torque:
Crossmember to body:
95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Engine mounting to Crossmember:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Front arm to Crossmember:
95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Front arm to Support plate:
145 N·m (14.8 kgf-m, 106.9 ft-lb)
Support plate to Body:
150 N·m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Tie–rod end to housing:
27.0 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
After tightening to the specified torque, tighten the
castle nut further but within 60° until the hole in the
ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut
Universal joint:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
Stabilizer clamp
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Stabilizer link:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Power steering hose to Steering gearbox:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 ft-lb)
2) Purge air from the power steering system.
3) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: INSPECTION
Check the crossmember for wear, damage or
cracks, and then repair or replace if faulty.
FS-00209
FS-00119

FS-24
General Diagnostic Table
FRONT SUSPENSION
9. General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1) Large rebound shock
2) Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and hump.
3) Excessive shock in bumping
3. NOISE
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Permanent distortion or damage of the coil spring Replace.
(2) Rough operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(3) Improper installation of strut or shock absorber Replace with appropriate parts.
(4) Installation of the wrong coil spring Replace with appropriate parts.
Po ss ibl e ca us e C or r e ct i ve a ct io n
(1) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(2) Overinflation of tires Adjust.
(3) Improper wheel arch height Adjust or replace the coil springs with new ones.
(4) Fault in operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(5) Damage or deformation of strut mount or shock absorber mount Replace.
(6) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly or shock absorber Replace.
(9) Oil leakage from the damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Wear or damage of damper strut or shock absorber component parts Replace.
(2) Loosening of the suspension link installing bolt Tighten to the specified torque.
(3) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(4) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(5) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(6) Wear or damage of the ball joint Replace.
(7) Deformation of the stabilizer clamp Replace.

PB-2
General Description
PARKING BRAKE
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
B: COMPONENT
1. PARKING BRAKE (REAR DISC BRAKE)
Ty p e M e c h a n i c a l , d r u m i n d i s c r e a r b r a k e s
Effective drum diameter mm (in) 210 (8.27)
Lining dimensions
(Length×Width×Thickness)mm (in)238.2 × 30.0 × 4.0
(9.378 × 1.181 × 0.157)
Clearance adjustment Manual adjustment
Pe da l s t ro ke n o tc he s /N ( k gf, lb ) 5 — 6 / 3 00 ( 30 . 6, 6 7)
(1) Back plate (8) Strut (15) Shoe hold pin
(2) Retainer (9) Primary return spring (16) Self locking nut (with WAX)
(3) Spring washer (10) Secondary return spring
(4) Lever (11) Adjusting springTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(5) Parking brake shoe (Primary) (12) AdjusterT1: 8 (0.8, 5.9)
(6) Parking brake shoe (Secondary) (13) Brake shoe cupT2: 75 (7.6, 55.33)
(7) Strut spring (14) Brake shoe spring
PB-00083
(5)
(14)
(13)
(12)(9)
(11)
(10)
(8)
(7)
(6)
(4)(3)(2)
(1)
(15)
(16)
T1
T2

PB-3
General Description
PARKING BRAKE
2. PARKING BRAKE CABLE
C: CAUTION
•Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective
goggles and protective shoes during operation.
•Before removal, installation or disassembly, be
sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary re-
moval, installation, disassembly and replacement.
•Be careful not to burn yourself, because each
part on the vehicle is hot after running.
•Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent.
Do not mix grease etc. with that of another grade or
from other manufacturers.
•Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and
nuts to the specified torque.
•Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified
points.
•Before securing a part in a vise, place cushioning
material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate or
cloth between the part and the vise.
•Make sure grease does not come into contact
with the parking shoes.
(1) Parking brake pedal (6) ClampTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Spacer (7) Rear parking brake cable RHT1: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
(3) Adjusting nut (Self-locking nut) (8) Rear parking brake cable LHT2: 8 (0.8, 5.9)
(4) Front parking brake cable (9) Adjuster capT3: 18 (1.8, 13.0)
(5) Bracket T4: 33 (3.4, 24.3)
PB-00084
T3
T4
T3
T3
T3
(5)
(2)
(3)
(6)
(4)(1)
(7)
(9)
(9)
T2
T4
T3
T1
T1
T3
T3
T1
T3
T2
T3

PB-4
Parking Brake Pedal
PARKING BRAKE
2. Parking Brake Pedal
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the wheel stoppers to tires.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. <Ref.
to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
3) Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.
4) Remove the parking brake lever.
5) Remove the adjuster cap and parking cable ad-
justing nut (self-locking nut).
6) Remove the clip from the parking brake pedal,
and remove the front parking brake cable.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
2) Install a new adjusting nut (self-locking nut).
3) Adjust the pedal stroke. <Ref. to PB-4, ADJUST-
MENT, Parking Brake Pedal.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Operate the parking brake pedal 3 to 4 times and
fully return the pedal.
2) Step on the parking brake pedal slowly and
count the notches.
Pedal stroke:
When stepped on with a force of 300 N (30.6
kgf, 67 lb): 5-6 notches
If it is not within the specified value, adjust the park-
ing brake. <Ref. to PB-9, ADJUSTMENT, Parking
Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
D: ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke. <Ref. to PB-
9, PEDAL STROKE, ADJUSTMENT, Parking
Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
(1) Adjusting nut (Self-locking nut)
(2) Adjuster cap
(1) Clip
PB-00085
(1)
(2)
PB-00086
(1)

PB-5
Parking Brake Cable
PARKING BRAKE
3. Parking Brake Cable
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
1) Remove the driver’s seat.
2) Remove the console box.
3) Lift the floor mat.
4) Remove the parking brake pedal. <Ref. to PB-4,
REMOVAL, Parking Brake Pedal.>
5) Roll up the floor mat and remove the clamps.
6) Remove the cable end from the equalizer.
7) Remove the parking brake cable bracket on the
driver’s side floor, and remove the front parking
brake cable.
2. REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Remove the console box.
3) Roll up the floor mat and remove the clamps.
4) Remove the cable end from the equalizer.
(1) Equalizer
(2) Cable end
PB-00087
PB-00088
(1)
(2)
(1) Equalizer
(2) Cable end
PB-00089
PB-00087
PB-00088
(1)
(2)

PB-6
Parking Brake Cable
PARKING BRAKE
5) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
6) Remove the rear parking brake cable from the
rear brake. <Ref. to PB-7, REMOVAL, Parking
Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
7) Remove the cable clamp, and remove the park-
ing brake cable from the guide.
8) Remove the cable clamp from rear floor.
9) Remove the cable assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke. <Ref. to
PB-4, ADJUSTMENT, Parking Brake Pedal.>
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to PB-2, COMPONENT, General De-
scription.>
C: INSPECTION
Check and replace the removed cable if damaged,
rusty or faulty.
1) Check the cable for smooth operation.
2) Check the front parking brake cable for damage
and rust.
3) Check the rear parking brake cable for damage,
bends and cracks.
4) Check the boot for damage, cracks, and corro-
sion.
(1) Guide
PB-00090(1)
PB-00091

PB-7
Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)
PARKING BRAKE
4. Parking Brake Assembly
(Rear Disc Brake)
A: REMOVAL
1) Release the parking brake.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
3) Remove the two mounting bolts and remove the
disc brake caliper assembly.
4) Suspend the rear disk brake caliper assembly so
that the brake hose is not stretched.
5) Remove the rear disk brake rotor.
NOTE:
If the disc rotor is difficult to remove, try the follow-
ing two methods in order.
(1) Turn the adjusting screw using a flat tip
screwdriver until the brake shoe moves ade-
quately away from the disc rotor.
(2) If disc rotor is seized up on the hub, drive the
disc rotor out by pushing two 8-mm bolts in
holes B on the rotor.
6) Remove the shoe return spring.
7) Remove the brake shoe cup and brake shoe
spring, then remove the primary brake shoe.
8) Remove the strut and strut spring.
9) Remove the adjuster assembly.
10) Remove the brake shoe cup and brake shoe
spring, then remove the secondary brake shoe.
(1) Adjuster
(2) Adjusting hole cover (rubber)
(3) Flat tip screwdriver
(4) Disc rotor
PB-00092
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
PB-00094(1) Brake shoe cup
(2) Primary brake shoe
B
A
BR-00018
PB-00095
(1)
(2)
PB-00096

PB-8
Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)
PARKING BRAKE
11) Remove the parking brake cable from lever.
12) Remove the retainer from the secondary side
brake shoe. Remove the parking lever and washer
from brake shoe.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Be sure the lining surface is free from oil and
grease.
1) Apply brake grease to the following locations.
Brake grease:
Brake Grease (Part No. 003602002)
•Six contact surfaces of brake shoe rim and back
plate gasket
•Contact surface of the brake shoe and the an-
chor pin
•Contact surface of the lever and strut
•Contact surface of the brake shoe and the ad-
juster assembly
•Contact surface of the brake shoe and the strut
•Contact surface of the lever and brake shoe
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
•Install the strut spring of both right and left wheel
facing vehicle front.
•Install the adjuster assembly so that the screw
section will be towards the rear of the vehicle.
3) Adjust the parking brake. <Ref. to PB-9, AD-
JUSTMENT, Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc
Brake).>
4) Drive the vehicle to break-in the parking brake
lining.
(1) Drive the vehicle at about 35 km/h (22
MPH).
(2) lightly step on the parking brake pedal.
(3) Drive the vehicle for about 200 m (0.12 mile)
in this condition.
(4) Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to
cool down. Repeat again from step (1).
(5) After breaking-in, re-adjust the parking
brakes.
C: INSPECTION
1) Measure the brake disc rotor inside diameter. If
the disc is scored or worn, replace the brake disc
rotor.
Disc rotor inside diameter:
Standard:
210 mm (8.27 in)
Service limit:
211 mm (8.31 in)
2) Measure the lining thickness. If it exceeds the
limit, replace shoe assembly.
Lining thickness:
Standard:
4.0 mm (0.157 in)
Service limit:
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
NOTE:
Replace the right and left brake shoe as a set.
(1) Parking brake cable
(2) Lever
(1) LH
PB-00014
PB-00016

PB-9
Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)
PARKING BRAKE
D: ADJUSTMENT
1. SHOE CLEARANCE
1) Return the parking brake lever fully.
2) Remove the adjusting hole cover from the disk
rotor.
3) Turn the adjusting screw using a flat tip screw-
driver until the brake shoe is in close contact with
the disc rotor.
4) Turn back (downward) the adjusting screw 3 to 4
notches.
CAUTION:
Check there is no brake drag.
5) Install the adjusting hole cover to the disk rotor.
6) Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke. <Ref. to
PB-9, PEDAL STROKE, ADJUSTMENT, Parking
Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
2. PEDAL STROKE
1) Adjust the shoe clearance before adjusting ped-
al stroke. <Ref. to PB-9, SHOE CLEARANCE, AD-
JUSTMENT, Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc
Brake).>
2) Operate the parking brake pedal 3 to 4 times.
3) Remove the adjuster cap from the parking brake
pedal.
4) Turn the adjusting nut until the pedal stroke is at
the specified value.
Pedal stroke:
When stepped on with a force of 300 N (30.6
kgf, 67 lb): 5-6 notches
5) Check there is no brake drag.
6) Install the adjuster cap.
(1) Adjusting screw
(2) Adjusting hole cover (rubber)
(3) Flat tip screwdriver
(4) Disc rotor
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
PB-00093
(1) Adjusting nut (Self-locking nut)
(2) Adjuster cap
PB-00097
(1)
(2)