wheel SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Repair Manual

FS-16
Front Arm
FRONT SUSPENSION
6. Front Arm
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Remove the front crossmember support plate.
Support Plate.>
3) Remove the front stabilizer. MOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
4) Remove the ball joint of front arm.
5) Remove the nut securing the front arm to cross-
member. (Do not remove the bolt.)
6) Remove the front arm support plate.
7) Remove the bolt securing front arm to cross-
member and pull the front arm out of the cross-
member.
8) To remove the stud bolt, use the ST.
ST 20299AG020 STUD BOLT SOCKET
CAUTION:
Do not remove the stud bolt without necessity.
Always replace the parts with new ones when
removed.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Using the ST, install the stud bolt.
ST 20299AG020 STUD BOLT SOCKET
Tightening torque:
110 N·m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
2) Using new bolts and self-locking nuts, temporari-
ly tighten the front arm to crossmember.
3) Secure the front arm to body, and then install the
support plate with new bolts and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
Support plate to Front arm:
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)
4) Install the ball joint into housing.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
5) Install the stabilizer. TION, Front Stabilizer.>
6) Lower the vehicle from lift, and tighten the bolt
which secures the front arm to crossmember with
wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehi-
cle at curb weight.
Tightening torque:
95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
FS-00106
FS-00107
FS-00203
(1) Vehicle body
(2) Stud bolt
FS-00109
(2)
(1)
ST

FS-19
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
7. Front Strut
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Place an alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt and strut.
3) Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from
the strut.
4) Remove the clip securing the ABS wheel speed
sensor harness.
5) Remove the two bolts securing the housing to
the strut.
NOTE:
While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen
the self–locking nut.
6) Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to
body.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the strut mount at the upper side of strut to
body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
2) Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting
bolt and strut.
Using new self–locking nuts, install the strut to the
housing.
NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the
self–locking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.9 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
3) Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to
the strut.
4) Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to
the strut.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
5) Install the front wheels.
NOTE:
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
FS-00037
FS-00206
FS-00207

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

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-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. 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. 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. Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
D: ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke. 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-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

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. 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

PS-2
General Description
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Whole system
Minimum turning radius m (ft) 5.7 (18.7)
Steering angleInner wheel 37.0°±1.5°
Outer wheel 32.0°±1.5
Steering wheel diameter mm (in) 375 (14.76)
Lock to lock turn 3.44
Gearbox
Ty p e R a c k a n d P i n i o n , I n t e g r a l
Backlash 0 (Automatic adjusting)
Va l ve ( Po w e r s t e e r i n g s y s t e m ) R o t a r y va l ve
Pump
(Power steering
system)
Ty p e Va n e p u m p
Oil tank Installed on body
Specific outputcm3 (cu in)/rev.9.6 (0.586)
Relief pressurekPa (kg/cm2, psi)8,800 — 9,400 (90 — 96, 1,276 — 1,363)
Hydraulic fluid control Engine RPM sensitive
Hydraulic fluid2(US qt, Imp qt)1,000 rpm: 7.0 (7.4, 6.2)
3,000 rpm: 6.0 (6.3, 5.3)
RPM Range rpm 500 — 8,600
Direction of rotation Clockwise
Hydraulic oil
(Power steering
system)
Description ATF DEXRON III or equivalent
Capacity
2(US qt, Imp qt)
Oil tank 0.2 (0.2, 0.2)
Whole system 0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Steering wheel Free play mm (in) 17 (0.67)
Steering shaftClearance between the steering wheel and
column covermm (in) 3.0 (0.12)
Steering gear-
box
(Power steering
system)
Sliding resistance N (kgf, lb)
400 (41, 90) or less
Difference between right and left sliding resistance:
Less than 20%
Rack shaft play in
the radial direction
Right–turn steering mm (in) 0.19 (0.0075) or less
Left–turn steering mm (in)Horizontal movement: 0.6 (0.024) or less
Ve r t i c a l m o v e m e n t : 0 . 4 ( 0 . 0 1 6 ) o r l e s s
Input shaft playIn radial direction mm (in) 0.18 (0.0071) or less
In axial direction mm (in) 0.27 (0.0106) or less
Rotation resistance N (kgf, lb)
Maximum allowable value: 10.5 (1.07, 2.36) or less
Difference between right and left sliding resistance:
Less than 20%
Oil Pump
(Power steering
system)
Pulley shaftRadial play mm (in) 0.2 (0.008) or less
Axial play mm (in) 0.6 (0.024) or less
PulleyDitch deflection mm (in) 1.0 (0.039) or less
Rotation resistance N (kgf, lb) 9.22 (0.94, 2.07) or less
Regular pressure (Unloaded)kPa (kg/cm2, psi)981 (10, 142) or less
Steering wheel
effort (Power
steering sys-
tem)
At standstill with engine idling on paved road N (kgf, lb) 29.4 (3.0, 6.6) or less
At standstill with engine stalled on paved
roadN (kgf, lb) 294.2 (30, 66.2) or less

PS-3
General Description
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
B: COMPONENT
1. STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
Recommended power steering fluid Manufacturer
AT F D E X R O N I I I o r e q u i v a l e n t
B.P.
CALTEX
CASTROL
MOBIL
SHELL
TEXACO
(1) Steering shaft (5) Steering wheelTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Steering roll connector (6) Satellite switchT1: 1.2 (0.12, 0.9)
(3) Column cover (7) Cruise control switchT2: 25 (2.5, 18.1)
(4) Steering wheel lower cover (8) Airbag moduleT3: 45 (4.6, 33.2)
PS-00727
T2
T1
T3
(5)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(8)
(6)
(7)