SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

PS-11
General Description
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
34199AG090 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
•Used for installing oil seal of valve housing.
•Used for installing ball bearing of valve hous-
ing.
•Used for removing oil seal and ball bearing
from valve housing.
34199XA020 FORMER PISTON
44
•Used for forming seal ring of rack.
•Used with Guide G (26)(34199AG060).
34199XA000 INSTALLER 44 Used for pressing-fit oil seal of gearbox cylinder.
34199AE020 MOUNT Used to remove the oil pump.
34199AE030 INSTALLER Used for installing the oil seal to the oil pump.
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
ST34199AG090
ST34199XA020
ST34199XA000
ST34199AE020
ST34199AE030

PS-12
Steering Wheel
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2. Steering Wheel
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Set the tire to the straight–ahead position.
3) Remove the airbag module. MOVAL, Driver’s Airbag Module.>
WARNING:
Always refer to “Air Bag System” before per-
forming service on the air bag modules. to AB-4, CAUTION, General Description.>
4) Place alignment marks on the steering wheel
and steering shaft.
5) Remove the steering wheel nut, and then draw
out the steering wheel from shaft using steering
puller.
B: INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Always refer to “Air Bag System” before per-
forming service on the air bag modules. to AB-4, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Align the center position of the roll connector.

2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Align the alignment marks on the steering wheel
and steering shaft.
Tightening torque:
45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance:
2 — 4 mm (0.08 — 0.16 in)
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into the
guide hole on the lower end of the steering
wheel surface. Avoid damaging the pin.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the steering wheel for deformation. If the
deformation is excessive, replace the steering
wheel.
2) Check the splines on the steering wheel for dam-
age. If the damage is excessive, replace the steer-
ing wheel.
(1) Alignment mark
(1)
PS-00552

PS-13
Universal Joint
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
3. Universal Joint
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the steering wheel. MOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
2) Place alignment marks on universal joint.
3) Remove the universal joint bolt, and then re-
move the universal joint.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Align the cutout portion at serrated section of the
column shaft and yoke, then install the universal
joint into column shaft.
2) Install the universal joint to the serrations of
gearbox assembly by matching alignment marks.
3) Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Excessively large tightening torque of univer-
sal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel
operation.
Clearance between coupling of universal joint
to AT level gage:
15 mm (0.59 in) or more
4) Align the center position of the roll connector.

5) Install the steering wheel. STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
C: INSPECTION
Check for wear, damage or any other faults. Re-
place as necessary.
Service limit:
Universal joint play: 0 mm (0 in)
Maximum swing torque: 0.3 N (0.03 kgf, 0.07
lb)
Measure the swing torque of universal joint.
Service limit:
Maximum load: 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb) or less
Service limit:
Maximum load: 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb) or less
PS-00731
(1) Swing torque
(2) Play
(1) Yoke (Gearbox side)
(1) Yoke (Gearbox side)
PS-00033
(1)
(2)
PS-00034
PS-00035

PS-14
Universal Joint
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
Service limit:
Maximum load: 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less
Service limit:
Maximum load: 7.3 N (0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb) or less
(1) Yoke (Steering column side)
(1) Yoke (Steering column side)
PS-00036
PS-00037

PS-15
Tilt Steering Column
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
4. Tilt Steering Column
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the steering wheel. MOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
2) Remove the universal joint. MOVAL, Universal Joint.>
3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover under.
4) Remove the instrument panel lower cover upper.
5) Remove all connectors from the steering col-
umn.
6) Remove the two bolts under instrument panel
securing the steering column.
7) Pull out the steering shaft assembly from the
hole on toe board.
CAUTION:
•Be sure to remove the universal joint before
removing steering shaft assembly installing
bolts when removing steering shaft assembly
or when lowering it for servicing other parts.
•Do not loosen the tilt lever when the steering
column is not secured to the vehicle.
(1) Tilt steering column (2) Universal joint
PS-00732
(1)
(2)
PS-00733

PS-16
Tilt Steering Column
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe
board.
2) With the tilt lever secured, tighten the steering
shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
3) Connect all the connectors under the instrument
panel.
4) Connect the airbag system connector at the har-
ness spool.
NOTE:
Make sure to apply double lock.
5) Install the instrument panel lower cover with tilt
lever held in the lowered position.
6) Install the universal joint. STALLATION, Universal Joint.>
7) Align the center position of the roll connector.

8) Install the steering wheel. STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into the
guide hole on lower end of steering wheel sur-
face to prevent damage.
C: DISASSEMBLY
Remove the two screws securing the upper steer-
ing column covers, and the two screws securing
the combination switch, and then remove related
parts.
D: ASSEMBLY
Insert the combination switch to the upper column
shaft, and install the upper column cover. Then
route the ignition key harness and combination
switch harness between the column cover mount-
ing bosses.
Tightening torque:
1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf-m, 0.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not overtorque the screw.
E: INSPECTION
1. BASIC INSPECTION
Measure the overall length of steering column. If
not within specification, replace it.
Overall length L:
Specification
917.5 +1.3 mm –0.3 mm (36.12 +0.051 in –0.020 in )
2. INSPECTION OF AIRBAG SYSTEM
WARNING:
Refer to “Airbag System” for airbag inspection
procedure. Description.>
PS-00734
L

PS-17
Steering Gearbox
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
5. Steering Gearbox
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
3) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
4) Remove the under cover. MOVAL, Front Under Cover.>
5) Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non–
turbo model) Front Exhaust Pipe.>
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself because the ex-
haust pipe is hot.
6) After pulling off the cotter pin and removing the
castle nut, use a puller to remove the tie–rod end
from the knuckle arm.
7) Remove the front crossmember support plate,
jack-up plate and front stabilizer. REMOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
8) Remove the one pipe joint at the center of the
gearbox, and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and
the joint. Discharge the fluid by turning the steering
wheel fully clockwise and counterclockwise. Dis-
charge the fluid similarly from other pipes.
9) Remove the universal joint. MOVAL, Universal Joint.>
10) Disconnect the pipe C from pressure hose first,
then disconnect pipe D from the return hose.
(1) Castle nut
(2) Tie–rod end
(3) Knuckle arm
(1) Crossmember support plate
(2) Jack–up plate
PS-00043
(2)(1)
(1)
FS-00200
(1) Pipe A
(2) Pipe B
(1) Pipe C
(2) Pipe D
(3) Pressure hose
(4) Return hose
(2)
PS-00553
(1)
PS-00538
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)

PS-18
Steering Gearbox
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
11) Remove the gear box bracket and clamp, and
remove the gearbox.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the gearbox into crossmember, being
careful not to damage gearbox boot.
2) Attach the gearbox bracket and clamp.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.1 ft-lb)
3) Connect the pipe D to return hose first, and the
pipe C to pressure hose second.
Tightening torque:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf -m, 10.8 ft-lb)
4) Install the universal joint. STALLATION, Universal Joint.>
5) Connect the tie–rod end and knuckle arm, and
tighten with castle nut.
Castle nut tightening torque:
27 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
When connecting, do not hit the cap at the bot-
tom of tie–rod end with hammer.
(1) Bracket
(2) Clamp
(1) Bracket
(2) Clamp
PS-00735
(2)(1)
PS-00735
(2)(1)
(1) Pipe C
(2) Pipe D
(3) Pressure hose
(4) Return hose
PS-00538
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)

PS-19
Steering Gearbox
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
6) After tightening the castle nut to the specified
tightening torque, tighten it further within 60° until
the cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit
the cotter pin into the nut, and then bend the pin to
lock.
7) Install the front stabilizer. STALLATION, Front Stabilizer.>
8) Install the front crossmember support plate and
jack-up plate.
9) Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non–
turbo model) TION, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
10) Install the under cover. LATION, Front Under Cover.>
11) Install the front wheels.
12) Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
110 N·m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
13) Lower the vehicle.
14) Remove the steering wheel. REMOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
15) Align the center position of the roll connector.

16) Install the steering wheel. STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
17) Connect the ground cable to the battery.
18) Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. to PS-48, Power Steering Fluid.>
19) Check for fluid leaks.
20) Check the fluid level in oil tank.
21) After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tight-
en the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to
prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it be-
comes twisted, straighten it.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. RACK HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
NOTE:
Remove the pipes C and D, which are fixed to
clamp plate, as a unit.
2) Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in a
vise using ST.
ST1 926200000 STAND
ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D
CAUTION:
Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown
in the figure. Do not secure the gearbox without
this ST.
3) Remove the tie-rod end and lock nut from gear-
box.
(A) Cotter pin
(B) Castle nut
(C) Tie–rod end
DS-00042
(C)
(B)
(A)
(1) Clamp
PS-00051
PS-00492
(1)
ST1
ST2

PS-20
Steering Gearbox
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
4) Remove the small clip from the boot using pliers,
and then move the boot to tie-rod end side.
5) Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove the band
from boot.
NOTE:
Replace the boot if there is damage, cracks or de-
terioration.
6) Using the ST, loosen the lock nut.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
7) Tighten the adjusting screw until it can no longer
be tightened.
8) While securing the rack with a 22 mm wrench,
remove the tie-rod using 32 mm (1.26 in) wrench or
adjustable wrench.
9) Loosen the adjusting screw, and remove the
spring and sleeve.
10) Remove the two bolts securing valve assem-
bly.
(1) Clip
(1) Band
(1) Lock nut
PS-00053
PS-00509
(1)
PS-00494
ST
(1)
(1) Adjusting screw
(1) Holder
PS-00495
(1)
PS-00058
PS-00116