SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

DS-24
Front Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7. Front Drive Shaft
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
3) Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
4) Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
Remove the wheel before loosening the axle
nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the
wheel bearings.
5) Remove the stabilizer link from front arm.
6) Disconnect the front arm ball joint from the front
housing.
7) Remove the front drive shaft assembly. If it is
hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
8) Using a bar, remove the front drive shaft from
transmission.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow the bar to damage holder
area.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Using the ST, replace the differential side retain-
er oil seal with a new seal.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL
SEAL INSTALLER
NOTE:
After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace
with a new oil seal.
2) Insert the EBJ into hub splines.
3) Draw the drive shaft into specified position.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
4) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
5) Using the ST, install the front drive shaft to trans-
mission.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
6) Connect the front arm ball joint to the front hous-
ing.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
7) Install the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
DS-00038
FS-00106
DS-00145
ST2
ST1
MT-00103
ST
AT-00110ST

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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.
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DS-00107
DS-00108
DS-00109
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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.
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DS-00110
DS-00109
DS-00106

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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.
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DS-00133

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Rear Drive Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
8. Rear Drive Shaft
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
3) Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
4) While applying the parking brake, remove the
axle nut using a socket wrench.
CAUTION:
Remove the wheel before loosening the axle
nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the
wheel bearings.
5) Remove the rear differential assembly.
VA-type
type).>
6) Remove the axle nut and rear drive shaft. If it is
hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
CAUTION:
•Do not hammer drive shaft when removing.
•Do not damage the oil seal and magnetic en-
coder.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the EBJ into hub splines.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage the magnetic en-
coder.
•Do not get closer the tool which charged
magnetism to magnetic encoder.
2) Draw the rear drive shaft into specified position.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
3) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4) Install the rear differential assembly.
VA-type
(VA–type).>
5) While applying the parking brake and depress-
ing 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 the axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age the wheel bearing.
6) Lock the axle nut securely.
DS-00038
DS-00122
ST2ST1
(1) Magnetic encoder
(2) Rear hub unit bearing
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(2)
(1)
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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
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(B)(A)

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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)
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DS-00126
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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
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General Diagnostic Table
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
9. General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Vibration while cruising may be caused by an unbalanced tire, improper tire inflation pressure, improper
wheel alignment, etc.
Symptom Possible cause Corrective action
Noise or vibration from propeller shaftCenter bearing Check the center bearing. TER BEARING FREE PLAY, INSPECTION, Pro-
peller Shaft.>
Runout of propeller shaft Check for deflection of the propeller shaft. to DS-12, RUNOUT OF PROPELLER SHAFT,
INSPECTION, Propeller Shaft.>
Loose or gap at connections Check the joints and connectors. JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS, INSPECTION,
Propeller Shaft.>
Check the spline and bearing. SPLINES AND BEARING, INSPECTION, Pro-
peller Shaft.>
Abnormal wheel vibrationWheel is out of balance. Check the wheel balance. ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Balancing.>
Fr o n t wh e el al i gn me n t Che ck t h e f r on t whe e l a li g nm en t . INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Fr o n t s tr ut Che ck t h e f r on t st r u t . < R e f. t o F S - 21 , I N S P EC -
TION, Front Strut.>
Rear shock absorber Check the rear shock absorber. INSPECTION, Rear Shock Absorber.>
Fr o n t d r i ve sh af t Che ck t h e f r on t dr i ve s ha f t. < R e f. t o D S - 2 7,
INSPECTION, Front Drive Shaft.>
Rear drive shaft Check the rear driveshaft. INSPECTION, Rear Drive Shaft.>
Fr o n t h ub u ni t b e ar i n g Che ck th e f r on t h ub u n it b e ar i n g. < Re f. to DS - 2 0 ,
INSPECTION, Front Hub Unit Bearing.>
Rear hub unit bearing Check the rear hub unit bearing. INSPECTION, Rear Hub Unit Bearing.>
Noise from the underbodyWheel is out of balance. Check the wheel balance. ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Balancing.>
Fr o n t wh e el al i gn me n t Che ck t h e f r on t whe e l a li g nm en t . INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Fr o n t s tr ut Che ck t h e f r on t st r u t . < R e f. t o F S - 21 , I N S P EC -
TION, Front Strut.>
Rear shock absorber Check the rear shock absorber. INSPECTION, Rear Shock Absorber.>

FS-2
General Description
FRONT SUSPENSION
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
NOTE:
•Front and rear toe–in and front camber can be adjusted. Adjust if the toe–in or camber tolerance exceeds
specifications.
•Other items indicated in the specifications table cannot be adjusted. If other items exceed specifications,
check the suspension parts and connections for deformation, and replace with new ones as required.
Fr o nt
Wheel arch height
442 (17.4)[Tolerance: +12 mm –24 mm
( +0.47 in –0.94 in)]
mm (in)
Camber (Tolerance: Differences between RH
and LH: 45′ or less)0°00′
Caster (Referential Value) 4°04′
Steering angle (Tolerance: ±1.5°)Inner wheel 37.0°
Outer wheel 32.0°
To e – i n m m ( i n ) 0±3 (0±0.12) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°±0°14′
Kingpin angle (Referential Value) 12°12′
Diameter of stabilizer mm (in) 25 (0.98)
Rear
Wheel arch height
439 (17.3)[Tolerance: +12 mm – 24 mm
( +0.47 in – 0.94 in)]
mm (in)
Camber (Tolerance: Differences between RH
and LH: 45′ or less)–0°31′
To e – i n m m ( i n ) 2±2 (0.08±0.08) Toe angle (sum of both wheels): 0°±0°14′
Thrust angle (Tolerance: ±0°30′)0°
Diameter of stabilizer mm (in) 16 (0.63)
(1) Front
A – B = Positive: Toe-in, Negative: Toe–out
α = Individual toe angles
FS-00001
B
A
(1)