boot SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service User Guide

DS-10
Propeller Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
2. Propeller Shaft
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
•Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal
parts with a cloth or rubber material.
•In case of EDJ type, wrap the metal parts at the
rubber boot at the center EDJ with a cloth or rubber
material before removing propeller shaft, as shown
in the figure. The rubber boot may be damaged due
to interference with adjacent metal parts while
bending the EDJ during removal.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
3) Release the parking brake.
4) Lift-up the vehicle.
5) Remove the center exhaust pipe.
6) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
7) Remove the heat shield cover.
8) Make matching marks on the flange yoke and
rear differential before removal.
9) Remove the three bolts holding the propeller
shaft to the rear differential.
10) Remove the remaining bolt.
11) Remove the two bolts which hold center bear-
ing to vehicle body.
12) Remove the propeller shaft from transmission.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage oil seals and fric-
tional surface of the sleeve yoke.
•Cover the center exhaust pipe with a cloth to
keep off any ATF or oil spilled from transmis-
sion when removing propeller shaft.
NOTE:
Use a container to catch ATF or oil flowing from
propeller shaft.(A) Heat shield cover
DS-00239
DS-00355(A)
(A) Alignment mark
DS-00028
(A)
DS-00141
DS-00030

DS-25
Front Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
8) While depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new
axle nut (olive color) to the specified torque and
lock it securely.
Tightening torque:
240 N·m (24.5 kgf-m, 177 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
•Install the wheel after installation of axle nut.
Failure to follow this rule may damage the
wheel bearing.
•Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age the wheel bearing.
9) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer
race.
2) Remove the PTJ boot band and boot.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
3) Remove the snap ring from PTJ outer race.
4) Remove the PTJ outer race from shaft assem-
bly.
5) Wipe off grease.
CAUTION:
The grease is a special type of grease. Do not
mix with other grease.
6) Place alignment marks on the roller kit and trun-
nion.
7) Remove the roller kit from trunnion.
CAUTION:
Be careful with the roller kit position.
8) Place alignment marks on the trunnion and
shaft.
DS-00106
DS-00107
DS-00108
DS-00109
DS-00110

DS-26
Front Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
9) Remove the snap ring and trunnion.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to
protect the boot from scratches.
10) Remove the PTJ boot.
NOTE:
The BJ is a non-disassembly part, so the axle dis-
assembly stops here.
D: ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Use specified grease.
PTJ side:
NKG302 (Part No. 28395AG02A)
1) Place the PTJ boot at the center of shaft.
2) Align alignment marks and install the trunnion on
the shaft.
3) Install the snap ring to shaft.
CAUTION:
Confirm that the snap ring is completely fitted
in shaft groove.
4) Fill 100 to 110 g (3.53 to 3.88 oz) of specified
grease into the interior of PTJ outer race.
5) Apply a thin coat of specified grease to the roller
kit and trunnion.
6) Align alignment marks on roller kit and trunnion
and install the roller kit.
CAUTION:
Be careful with the roller kit position.
7) Align the alignment marks of the shaft and outer
race, and install the outer race.
8) Install the snap ring in the groove on PTJ outer
race.
CAUTION:
Pull the shaft lightly and assure that the snap
ring is completely fitted in the groove.
9) Apply an even coat of the specified grease 30 to
40 g (1.06 to 1.41 oz) to the entire inner surface of
boot.
10) Install the PTJ boot taking care not to twist it.
CAUTION:
•The large end of PTJ boot and the boot
groove shall be cleaned completely so as to be
free from grease and other substances.
•When installing PTJ boot, position outer race
of PTJ at center of its travel.
DS-00111
DS-00110
DS-00109
DS-00106

DS-27
Front Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
11) Put a new band through the clip and wind twice
in the band groove of the boot.
12) Pinch the end of band with pliers. Hold the clip
and tighten securely.
NOTE:
When tightening boot, use care so that the air with-
in the boot is appropriate.
13) Tighten the band using the ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten the band until it cannot be moved by hand.
14) Tap the clip with the punch provided at the end
of the ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
CAUTION:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not
damaged.
15) Cut off the band with an allowance of about 10
mm (0.39 in) left from the clip and bend this allow-
ance over the clip.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the end of the band is in close
contact with clip.
16) Extend and retract the PTJ to provide equal
grease coating.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corro-
sion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.
•PTJ (pillow tripod joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
•EBJ (high-efficiency compact ball fixed joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and exces-
sive play.
•Shaft
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage
and wear.
•Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
•Grease
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
DS-00132
DS-00133

DS-29
Rear Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7) Install the wheel.
Tightening torque:
110 N·m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Straighten the bent claw at the larger end of the
DOJ boot.
2) Loosen the band by means of screwdriver or pli-
ers.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the boot.
3) Remove the boot band on the small end of DOJ
boot in the same manner.
4) Remove the larger end of DOJ boot from DOJ
outer race.
5) Pry and remove the round circlip at the neck of
DOJ outer race with a screwdriver.
6) Take out the DOJ outer race from the shaft as-
sembly.
7) Wipe off the grease and take out the ball bear-
ings.
CAUTION:
The grease is a special grease (grease for con-
stant velocity joints). Do not mix with other
greases.
NOTE:
Disassemble exercising care not to lose balls (6
pcs).
8) To remove the cage from inner race, turn the
cage by a half pitch to the track groove of inner race
and shift the cage.
9) Using pliers, remove the snap ring fixing the in-
ner race to the shaft.
10) Take out the DOJ inner race.
11) Take off the DOJ cage from shaft and remove
the DOJ boot.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to
prevent boot from scratches.
12) Remove the EBJ boot using the same proce-
dures as for the DOJ boot.
NOTE:
The EBJ is a non-disassembly part, so the axle dis-
assembly stops here.
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DS-00125
(A) Outer race
(B) Grease
DS-00126
(B)(A)

DS-30
Rear Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
D: ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Use specified grease.
DOJ side:
NKG205 (Part No. 28495AG00A)
1) Install the EBJ boot to the specified position, and
fill it with 60 to 70 g (2.12 to 2.47 oz) of specified
grease.
2) Place the DOJ boot at the center of shaft.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyl tape to
prevent boot from scratches.
3) Insert the DOJ cage onto shaft.
NOTE:
Insert the cage with the cutout portion facing the
shaft end, since the cage has an orientation.
4) Install the DOJ inner race on shaft and fix the
snap ring in place with pliers.
NOTE:
Confirm that the snap ring is completely fitted in the
shaft groove.
5) Install the cage to inner race fixed upon shaft.
NOTE:
Fit the cage with the protruding section aligned with
the track on the inner race, and turn by a half pitch.
6) Fill 80 to 90 g (2.82 to 3.17 oz) of specified
grease into the inner side of the DOJ outer race.
7) Apply a thin coat of specified grease to the cage
pocket and six ball bearings.
8) Insert the six ball bearings into the cage pocket.
9) Align the outer race track and ball positions, and
place the shaft, inner race, cage and ball bearings
in the original positions and then fix outer race in
place.
(A) Cage
(B) Cutout portion
(A)
(B)DS-00283
DS-00128
(A) Inner race
(B) Cage
(A) Outer race
(B) Grease
(B)(A)
DS-00129
DS-00126
(B)(A)

DS-31
Rear Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
10) Install the snap ring in the groove on the DOJ
outer race.
NOTE:
•Assure that the balls, cage and inner race are
completely fitted in the outer race of DOJ.
•Use care not to place the matched position of
snap ring in the ball groove of outer race.
•Pull the shaft lightly and assure that the circlip is
completely fitted in the groove.
11) Apply an even coat of the specified grease [20
to 30 g (0. 71 to 1. 06 oz)] to the entire inner surface
of boot. Also apply grease to the shaft.
12) Install the DOJ boot taking care not to twist it.
NOTE:
•The inside of the larger end of DOJ boot and the
boot groove shall be cleaned so as to be free from
grease and other substances.
•When installing the DOJ boot, position the outer
race of DOJ at center of the stroke.
13) Put a new band through the clip and wind twice
in the band groove of the boot.
14) Pinch the end of band with pliers. Hold the clip
and tighten securely.
NOTE:
When tightening boot, use care so that the air with-
in the boot is appropriate.
15) Tighten the band using the ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tighten the band until it cannot be moved by hand.
16) Tap the clip with the punch provided at the end
of the ST.
ST 925091000 BAND TIGHTENING TOOL
NOTE:
Tap to an extent that the boot underneath is not
damaged.
17) Cut off the band with an allowance of about 10
mm (0.39 in) left from the clip and bend this allow-
ance over the clip.
NOTE:
Be careful so that the end of the band is in close
contact with clip.
18) Install the EBJ boot using the same procedures
as for the DOJ boot.
19) Extend and retract the DOJ repeatedly to pro-
vide an equal coating of grease.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corro-
sion etc. Repair or replace if defective.
•DOJ (Double Offset Joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
•EBJ (high-efficiency compact ball fixed joint)
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and
excessive play.
•Shaft
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage
and wear.
•Boot
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
•Grease
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
DS-00125
DS-00132
DS-00133

FS-10
Wheel Alignment
FRONT SUSPENSION
4. STEERING ANGLE
•INSPECTION
•ADJUSTMENT
1) Turn the tie-rod to adjust the steering angle of
both inner and outer wheels.
2) Check the toe–in.
NOTE:
Correct the boot if it is twisted.
5. FRONT WHEEL TOE–IN
•INSPECTION
Toe-in:
0±3 mm (0±0.12 in)
1) Set the toe-in gauge in the position at wheel axis
center height behind the right and left front tires.
2) Place a mark at the center of both left and right
tires, and measure distance “A” between the
marks.
3) Move the vehicle forward to rotate the tires 180°.
NOTE:
Be sure to rotate the tires in the forward direction.
4) Measure distance “B” between the left and right
marks. Find toe–in using the following equation:
A – B = Toe–in
•ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following
value.
Toe-in:
0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
1) Check that the left and right wheel steering an-
gles are within specification.
2) Loosen the left and right side steering tie–rod
lock nuts.
3) Turn the left and right tie–rods by equal amounts
until the toe–in is at the specification.
Both the left and right tie–rods are right–hand
threaded. To increase toe–in, turn both tie–rods
clockwise by equal amount (viewing from the inside
of vehicle).
4) Tighten the tie–rod lock nut.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Check and correct the tie rod boot if twisted.
6. REAR WHEEL TOE–IN
•INSPECTION
Toe-in:
2±2 mm (0.08±0.08 in)
Refer to FRONT WHEEL TOE–IN for rear toe–in
inspection procedures.
SPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Inner wheel Outer wheel
37.0°±1.5° 32.0°±1.5°
(1) Lock nut
FS-00014
(1)
FS-00015
AB
(1) Lock nut
FS-00014
(1)

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.
Support Plate.>
4) Remove the front stabilizer. MOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
5) Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.
6) Remove the front arm. 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”.
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

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. 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. PB-4, ADJUSTMENT, Parking Brake Pedal.>
Tightening torque:
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