SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

PM-18
Front & Rear Differential Oil
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
12.Front & Rear Differential Oil
A: REPLACEMENT
1. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
1) Drain the differential gear oil by removing drain
plug using TORX® BIT T70.
NOTE:
•Before starting work, cool off the differential gear
oil well.
•If front differential gear oil adheres to the exhaust
pipe, wipe it off completely.
2) Replace the gasket with new one, and then tight-
en the drain plug to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
3) Fill differential gear oil through the oil level
gauge hole up to the upper point of level gauge.
Recommended gear oil:
Refer to “RM” section. CANTS, RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Rec-
ommended Materials.>
NOTE:
Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and addi-
tives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands.
Gear oil capacity:
1.3 — 1.5 2 (1 . 4 — 1 .6 U S q t , 1 . 1 — 1 .3 lmp q t)
2. REAR DIFFERENTIAL
1) Drain the oil by removing drain plug.
2) Remove the filler plug for quick draining oil.
3) Tighten the drain plug after draining oil and re-
placing with a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
29 N·m (3.1 kgf-m, 21.4 ft-lb)
4) Pour oil to the bottom end of filler plug hole.
Recommended gear oil:
Refer to “RM” section. CANTS, RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Rec-
ommended Materials.>
Oil capacity:
0.8 2 (0.8 US qt, 0.7 lmp qt)
NOTE:
Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and addi-
tives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands.
5) Replace the gasket with a new one and tighten
the filler plug.
Tightening torque:
29 N·m (3.1 kgf-m, 21.4 ft-lb)
(A) Oil level gauge
(B) Upper level
(C) Lower level
PM-00170
PI-00184
(A)
(C)
(B)
(A)
F
L
(A) Filler plug
(B) Drain plug
(B)DI-00355
(A)

PM-19
Brake Line
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
13.Brake Line
A: INSPECTION
1. BRAKE LINE
1) Check for scratches, swelling, corrosion, traces
of fluid leakage on the brake hoses or pipe joints.
2) Check the possibility of adjacent parts interfering
with brake pipes/hoses during driving, and loose
connections/clamps.
3) Check any trace of fluid leakage, scratches, etc.
on master cylinder, wheel cylinder and pressure
control valve.
NOTE:
•When the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is
lower than specified limit, the brake warning light
on the combination meter will come on.
•Visually check the brake hose for damage. (Use
a mirror where it is difficult to see)
2. SERVICE BRAKE
1) Check the free play of brake pedal with pulling
up the force of less than 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lb).
Brake pedal free play (Pulling up direction of
pedal)
0.5 — 2.0 mm (0.02 — 0.08 in)
2) If the free play is out of specifications above, ad-
just the brake pedal as follows.
(1) Make sure the engine is off. (No vacuum is
applied to brake booster.)
(2) There should be play between brake boost-
er clevis and pin at brake pedal installing por-
tion. [Pulling up the brake pedal pad with a force
of less than 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lb) to a stroke of 0.5
to 2.0 mm (0.02 to 0.08 in).]
(3) If there is no free play between clevis pin
and clevis, turn brake switch adjusting nut until
the clearance between stopper and screw of
brake switch becomes 0.8 mm (0.031 in).
(1) Front brake hose
(2) Front brake pipe
(1) Rear brake pipe
(2) Rear brake hose
PM-00288
(2)
(1)
PM-00289(1)
(2)
(A) Pedal free play
(A) Brake switch
(B) Adjusting nut
(C) 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
(D) Stopper
(E) Clevis pin
(F) Clevis
(G) Pedal free play
(H) Lock nut
(I) Brake booster operating rod
(J) Play at pin
PM-00313
(A)
PM-00314
(G)
(A)(D)(E)
(B)
(C)
(F)
(J)(I)
(H)

PM-20
Brake Line
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
3) Check the pedal stroke.
While the engine is idling, depress the brake pedal
with a 500 N (51 kgf, 112 lb) load and measure the
distance between the brake pedal and steering
wheel. With the brake pedal released, measure the
distance between pedal and steering wheel again.
The difference between the two measured values
must be less than specified value. If the measured
value is more than specification, there is possibility
of entering air in hydraulic unit.
Brake pedal stroke A:
115 mm (4.5 in)/ 500 N (51 kgf, 112 kg) or less
4) Check to see if air is in the hydraulic brake line
by the feel of pedal operation. If air appears to exist
in the line, bleed it from the system.
5) Check for even operation of all brakes, using a
brake tester or by driving the vehicle for a short dis-
tance on a straight road.
3. BRAKE SERVO SYSTEM
1) With the engine off, depress the brake pedal
several times applying the same pedal force. Make
sure the travel distance should not change.
2) With the brake pedal depressed, start the en-
gine. Make sure the pedal should move slightly to-
ward the floor.
3) With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds.
Make sure the pedal height should not change.
4) A check valve is incorporated into the vacuum
hose part. Disconnect the vacuum hose to inspect
function of check valve.
Make sure air flows from the booster end to engine
end but does not flow in the opposite direction in
the check valve.
5) Check the vacuum hose for cracks or other dam-
age.
NOTE:
When installing the vacuum hose on the engine
and brake booster, do not use soapy water or lubri-
cating oil on their connections.
6) Check the vacuum hose to make sure it is tightly
secured.
(A) Steering wheel
(B) Toe board
PM-00045(B)
(A)
= A
1
12
2
(A) Vacuum hose
(B) Check valve
(C) Engine side
(D) Brake booster side

PM-21
Brake Fluid
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
14.Brake Fluid
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Either jack-up the vehicle and place a rigid rack
under it, or lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove all the wheels.
3) Drain the brake fluid from master cylinder.
4) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended
brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
Refer to “RM” section. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommend-
ed Materials.>
NOTE:
•Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid to
prevent degrading the quality of fluid.
•Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into the
reservoir tank.
Bleeding sequence (1) → (2) → (3) →(4)
5) Install one end of a vinyl tube onto the air bleeder
and insert the other end of the tube into a container
to collect the brake fluid.
NOTE:
•Cover the bleeder with cloth, when loosening it,
to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over sur-
rounding parts.
•During air bleeding, keep the reservoir tank filled
with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.
•Operate the brake pedal slowly.
•For convenience and safety, two people should
work together.
•The amount of brake fluid required is approx. 600
m2 (20.3 US fl oz, 21.1 Imp fl oz) for total brake
system.
6) Instruct your co-worker to depress the brake
pedal slowly two or three times and then hold it de-
pressed.
7) Loosen the bleeder screw approximately 1/4
turn until a small amount of brake fluid drains into
the container, and then quickly tighten the screw.
8) Repeat steps 6) and 7) until there are no air bub-
bles in drained brake fluid and new fluid flows
through vinyl tube.
NOTE:
Add brake fluid as necessary while bleeding air, so
that the brake fluid in the tank is always between
MAX and MIN.
9) After completing the bleeding operation, hold the
brake pedal depressed and tighten the screw and
install bleeder cap.
Tightening torque:
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
10) Bleed air from each wheel cylinder by following
steps from 5) to 9).
11) Depress the brake pedal with a force of approx.
294 N (30 kgf, 66 lb) and hold it there for approx. 20
seconds. At this time check the pedal to see if it
makes any unusual movement. Visually inspect the
bleeder screws and brake pipe joints to confirm
there is no fluid leakage.
12) Install the wheels, and drive the vehicle for a
short distance between 2 to 3 km (1 to 2 mile) to
confirm brakes are operating properly.
(1) Front RH
(2) Rear LH
(3) Front LH
(4) Rear RH
(5) Secondary
(6) Primary
(1) (4)
(2)(3)
(5) (6)
PM-00047
PM-00048

PM-22
Disc Brake Pad & Disc
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
15.Disc Brake Pad & Disc
A: INSPECTION
1) Jack-up the vehicle and support with rigid racks.
Then remove the wheels.
2) Visually check the pad thickness through inspec-
tion hole of disc brake assembly. Replace the pad if
necessary.
NOTE:
When replacing a pad, always replace the pads for
both the left and right wheels at the same time. Also
replace the pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
•Front
•Rear
3) Check the disc rotor, and correct or replace if it is
damaged or worn.
•Front
•Rear
4) Remove the caliper body. Disc Brake Assembly.> Brake Assembly.>
5) Tighten the wheel nuts to secure disk rotor.
6) Set a dial gauge at a point less than 10 mm (0.39
in) from outer periphery of the rotor, and then mea-
sure the disk rotor runout.
Disc rotor runout limit:
Front: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Rear: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
(A) Inspection hole
Pad thickness mm (in)
Standard 11 (0.43)
Wear limit 1.5 (0.059)
Pad thickness mm (in)
Standard 11 (0.43)
Wear limit 1.5 (0.059)
(A) Pad thickness
(B) Back metal
(C) Lining
PM-00049
(A)
PM-00140
(A)
(C)(B)
Disc rotor thickness mm (in)
Standard 30 (1.18)
Wear limit 28 (1.10)
Disc rotor thickness mm (in)
Standard 18 (0.71)
Wear limit 16 (0.63)
PM-00051

PM-23
Parking Brake
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
16.Parking Brake
A: INSPECTION
Inspect the brake linings and disc rotor of both
sides of the rear brake at the same time by remov-
ing disc rotor.
1) Inspect the brake shoes for damage or deforma-
tion and check the brake linings for wear.
NOTE:
Always replace both primary and secondary brake
shoes for the left and right wheels at the same time.
Thickness of brake lining (except for back metal):
Standard: 4.0 mm (0.157 in)
Wear limit: 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
2) Check the inside of disk rotor for wear, dents or
other damage. If the inside surface of dick rotor is
streaked, correct the surface with emery cloth
(#200 or more). If it is unevenly worn or tapered,
correct or replace it.
Brake drum inside diameter:
Standard: 210 mm (8.26 in)
Wear limit: 211 mm (8.30 in)
3) If the deformation or wear of back plate, shoe,
etc. is noticeable, replace them.
4) When the shoe return spring tension is exces-
sively weakened, replace it.
5) Check whether the parking brake pedal is at the
predetermined number of notches (5 to 6 notches).
B: ADJUSTMENT
1) Remove the rear tire and release the parking brake.
2) Remove the cover (rubber) installed on the disc rotor.
3) Turn the disc rotor so that the service hole is di-
rectly below.
4) Turn the adjuster toward arrow mark (upward)
until it is locked slightly, by using flat-tip screwdriver
as shown in the figure.
5) Turn back (downward) the adjuster several notch-
es until the brake pedal no longer has any drag.
6) Install the cover (rubber) in original position correctly.
7) Install the rear tires.
8) Adjust so that the parking brake pedal is at the
predetermined number of notches (5 to 6 notches).
(A) Forward
(B) Brake shoe (Primary side)
(C) Brake shoe (Secondary side)
(A) Inside diameter
(B) Disc
PM-00317
(A)
(B)(C)
PM-00055
(A)
(B)
(A) Adjuster
(B) Disc rotor
PM-00290
PM-00291
(A)(B)

PM-24
Suspension
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
17.Suspension
A: INSPECTION
1. SUSPENSION BALL JOINT
1) Jack-up the vehicle until front wheels are off
ground.
2) Grasp the bottom of tire and move it in and out
along the shaft. If relative movement is observed
between the brake disc cover (A) and end of front
arm (D), ball joint (C) may be excessively worn.
3) Grasp the end of front arm and move it up and
down. Relative movement (A) between the housing
(D) and front arm (C) boss indicates ball joint (B)
may be excessively worn.
4) If relative movement is observed in the step 2),
3), remove and inspect the ball joint. If the free play
exceeds standard value, replace the ball joint.

5) Damage of dust seal
Visually inspect the ball joint dust seal. If it is dam-
aged, remove the front arm. Arm.> Also, measure the free play of the ball joint.

(1) When looseness exceeds standard value,
replace the ball joint.
(2) If the dust seal is damaged, replace with a
new ball joint.
NOTE:
When the front arm ball joint has been removed or
replaced, check the toe-in of front wheel. If the front
wheel toe-in is not at specified value, adjust the
toe-in.
2. FRONT, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHING
Apply pressure with tire lever etc, and inspect the
bushing for wear or crack. Replace the bushings
and the arm assembly or link assembly if there is
wear or there are cracks.
3. WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
1) Unload the cargo and set the vehicle in curb
weight (empty) condition.
2) Check the wheel arch height of the front and rear
suspensions to ensure that they are within speci-
fied values.
3) When the wheel arch height is out of standard,
visually inspect following components and replace
deformed parts.
•Suspension components [Front strut assembly
and rear shock absorber assembly]
•Parts connecting suspension and body
4) When no components are deformed, adjust
wheel arch height by replacing coil spring in the
suspension whose wheel arch height is out of stan-
dard. RS-7, Wheel Alignment.>
PM-00057
(A)
(B)(C)
(D)
PM-00058
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A) Dust seal
PM-00059
(A)
PM-00180

PM-25
Suspension
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
4. WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF FRONT SUS-
PENSION
1) Check the alignment of front suspension to en-
sure that following items conform to standard val-
ues.
•Toe-in
•Camber
•Caster
•Steering angle

2) When the caster angle does not conform to ref-
erence obviously, visually inspect the following
components and replace deformed parts.
•Suspension components [Strut assembly, cross-
member, front arm, etc.]
•Parts connecting suspension and body
3) When the toe-in and camber are out of standard
value, adjust them so that they conform to standard
value.
4) When the right-and-left turning angles of tire are
out of standard, adjust to standard value.
5. WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF REAR SUS-
PENSION
1) Check the alignment of rear suspension to en-
sure that following items are within standard val-
ues.
•Toe-in
•Camber
•Thrust angle

2) When the camber angle does not conform to
standard value, visually inspect the following com-
ponents. If the deformation is observed, replace the
damaged parts.
•Suspension components [Shock absorber, rear
upper arm, front lateral link, rear lateral link, rear
trailing link, sub frame]
•Parts connecting suspension and body
3) When the toe-in and thrust angle are out of stan-
dard value, adjust them so that they conform to
standard value.
6. OIL LEAKAGE OF STRUT AND SHOCK
ABSORBER
Visually inspect the front strut and rear shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage. Replace the front strut and
rear shock absorber if oil leaks excessively.
7. TIGHTNESS OF BOLTS AND NUTS
Check the bolts and nuts for looseness. Retighten
the bolts and nuts to specified torque. If the self-
locking nuts and bolts are removed, replace them
with new ones.
•Front suspension

•Rear suspension

8. DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION PARTS
Check the following parts and the fastening portion
of the vehicle body for deformation or excessive
rusting which impairs the suspension. If necessary,
replace the damaged parts with new ones. If minor
rust formation, pitting, etc. are noted, remove the
rust and take rust prevention measure.
•Front suspension
•Front arm
•Crossmember
•Strut
•Rear suspension
•Upper arm
•Front lateral link
•Rear lateral link
•Rear trailing link
•Rear sub frame
•Shock absorber
•In the area where salt is sprayed to melt snow on
a road in winter, check suspension parts for dam-
age caused by rust every 12 months after lapse of
60 months. Take rust prevention measures as re-
quired.

PM-26
Wheel Bearing
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
18.Wheel Bearing
A: INSPECTION
1. FRONT WHEEL BEARING
NOTE:
Inspect the condition of front wheel bearing grease.
1) Jack-up the front side of vehicle.
2) While holding the front wheel by hand, swing it in
and out to check bearing free play.
3) Loosen the wheel nuts, and remove the front
wheel.
4) If the bearing free play exists in step 2) above,
attach a dial gauge to the hub and measure axial
play in axial direction.
Service limit:
Straight-ahead position within 0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
5) Remove the bolts and self-locking nuts, and ex-
tract the front arm from front crossmember.
6) Remove the PTJ of front drive shaft from trans-
mission.
7) While supporting the front drive shaft horizontal-
ly with one hand, turn the hub with the other hand to
check for noise or binding.
If the hub is noisy or binds, replace the front axle.
2. REAR WHEEL BEARING
1) Jack-up the rear side of vehicle.
2) While holding the rear wheel by hand, swing it in
and out to check bearing free play.
3) Loosen the wheel nuts, and remove the rear
wheel.
4) If the bearing free play exists in step 2) above,
attach a dial gauge to the hub and measure axial
play in axial direction.
Service limit:
Straight-ahead position within 0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
5) Remove the DOJ of rear drive shaft from rear dif-
ferential.
6) While supporting rear drive shaft horizontally
with one hand, turn the hub with the other hand to
check for noise or binding.
If the hub is noisy or binds, replace the rear axle.
PM-00173
PM-00173

PM-27
Axle Boots & Joints
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
19.Axle Boots & Joints
A: INSPECTION
1. FRONT AND REAR AXLE BOOTS
Inspect the front axle boots (A) and rear axle boots
(B) for deformation, damage or failure. If faulty, re-
place with new one. Shaft.>
•Front
•Rear
2. PROPELLER SHAFT
Inspect the propeller shaft for damage or failure. If
faulty, replace with new one. peller Shaft.>
PM-00292(A)
PM-00293(B)