spare wheel SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

FS-7
Wheel Alignment
FRONT SUSPENSION
1. WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Empty the vehicle so that it is at “curb weight”. (Empty the luggage compartment, load the spare tire, jack
and service tools, and fill up the fuel tank.)
3) Set the steering wheel in a straight–ahead position, and stabilize the suspension by moving the vehicle in
a straight line for more than 5 m (16 ft).
4) Suspend a thread from the wheel arch (point “A” in the figure below) and affix at a position directly above
the center of wheel.
5) Measure the distance between the point “A” and the center of wheel.
(1) Wheel arch height (4) Front wheel arch height (7) Point of measurement
(2) Front fender (5) Rear wheel arch height (8) Tip end of spindle
(3) Rear quarter (6) Flange bend line
Wheel arch height specification mm (in) (Tolerance: +12 mm –24 mm ( +0.47 in –0.94 in))
Front 442 (17.4)
Rear 439 (17.3)
A
A
A
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(5)(1)
(7)
(6)
(8)
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Rear Sub Frame
REAR SUSPENSION
9. Rear Sub Frame
A: REMOVAL
1) Separate the front exhaust pipe and rear ex-
haust pipe.
2) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove the propeller shaft.

4) Remove the spare tire hoist. REMOVAL, Spare Tire Hoist.>
5) Remove the rear parking brake cable from the
parking brake assembly. AL, Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
6) Detach the brake hose, and remove the rear
brake caliper from the vehicle.
7) Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor con-
nector.
8) Remove the bolts on the bottom side of the
shock absorber.
9) Support the sub frame using a jack.
10) Remove the front sub frame.
11) Remove the rear sub frame support.
12) Remove the rear sub frame.
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
•Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
•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.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion” for the tightening torque. COMPONENT, General Description.>
2) Bleed air from brake system.
3) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for wear, damage and
crack, and repair or replace them if faulty.
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General Description
WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
2. SPARE TIRE HOIST
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
(1) Spare tire guide Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Spare tire hoist T1: 33 (3.7, 24.3)
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Air pressure gauge Used for measuring tire air pressure.
Dial gauge with
magnet standUsed for measuring wheel runout.
Wheel balancer Used for adjusting wheel balance.

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“T–type” Tire
WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
5. “T–type” Tire
A: NOTE
“T–type” tire for temporary use is equipped as a
spare tire.
CAUTION:
•Do not drive at a speed greater than 100 km/h
(62 MPH).
•For the model with tire pressure monitoring
system, the indicator light may blink when run-
ning with the “T-type” tire.
B: REPLACEMENT
Refer to Aluminum Wheels for removal and instal-
lation procedures of the “T–type”. REMOVAL, Aluminum Wheel.>
CAUTION:
The “T–type” tire is only for temporary use. Re-
place with a conventional tire as soon as possi-
ble.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the tire air pressure.
Specifications:
420 kPa (4.2 kg/cm2, 60 psi)
2) Take stones, glass, nails, etc. out of the tread
groove.
3) Check the tires for deformation, cracks, partial
wear, or wear.
CAUTION:
Replace the tire with a new one if defective.

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Spare Tire Hoist
WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
7. Spare Tire Hoist
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the spare tire from the vehicle.
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Remove the spare tire guide.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.7 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
C: DISASSEMBLY
Remove the spare tire hoist.
D: ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.7 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
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