2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Oil spec

PM-10
V-belt
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
6. V-belt
A: INSPECTION
1) Replace the belts if cracks, fraying or wear are
found.
2) Make sure that the V-belt automatic belt tension
indicator (A) is within the range of its use limit (D).
B: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the cover.
2) Fit the tool to the belt tensioner mounting bolt.
3) Turn the tool in the direction of the arrow, and
loosen the V-belt to remove it.
4) Install in the reverse order of removal.
(A) Indicator
(B) Generator
(C) Power steering oil pump
(D) Service limit
(B)
(A)
(D)
(C)
ME-00475
(1) Power steering oil pump
(2) Belt tension adjuster
(3) Crank pulley
(4) A/C compressor
(5) Belt idler
(6) Generator
PM-00301
(1)(6)
(4)
(5)(2)
(3)ME-00474

PM-16
Automatic Transmission Fluid
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
11. Automatic Transmission Fluid
A: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
The level of ATF varies with fluid temperature.
Pay attention to the fluid temperature when
checking ATF level.
1) Raise the ATF temperature by driving a distance
of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 miles). Otherwise, idle the en-
gine to raise ATF temperature to 70 — 80°C (158
— 176°F) on Subaru Select Monitor. 5AT(diag)-15, READ CURRENT DATA, OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
2) Make sure the vehicle is level.
3) After selecting all positions (P, R, N, D), shift the
select lever in “P” range. Measure the ATF level
with engine idling for one or two minutes.
4) Make sure that ATF level is above the center of
upper and lower marks at “HOT” side.
5) If the ATF level is below the center between up-
per and lower marks, add the recommended ATF
until the fluid level is found above the center be-
tween upper and lower marks.
CAUTION:
•Use care not to exceed the upper limit level.
•Adding ATF to the upper limit mark on “HOT”
side when the ATF temperature is below 70°C
(158°F) will overfilling of ATF, causing a trans-
mission failure.
6) Check ATF level after raising ATF temperature
to 70 — 80°C (158 — 176°F) by running the vehicle
or by idling the engine again.
7) Check the ATF for leaks.
Check for leaks in the transmission. If there are
leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace gasket, oil
seals, plugs or other parts.
B: REPLACEMENT
1. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
1) Drain the ATF by removing drain plug.
NOTE:
Before starting work, cool off the ATF well.
2) Replace the gasket with new one, and then tight-
en the drain plug to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 4.5 ft-lb)
3) Pour in the ATF using the oil charge pipe.
Recommended ATF:
Refer to “RM” section. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommend-
ed Materials.>
Capacity:
Fill the same amount of ATF when drained.
4) Check the ATF level. TION, Automatic Transmission Fluid.>
(A) Level gauge
(B) ATF level range at “HOT” [70 to 80°C (158 to
176°F)]
(C) Upper level
(D) Lower level
(E) ATF level range at “COLD” [20 — 30°C (68 —
86°F)]
PI-00190
(A)
(C)
(D)
(E)(D)
(C)
(B)
(A)
F
L
F
HOT
LCOLD
(A) ATF drain plug
(A) Level gauge
(B) ATF level range at “HOT” [70 to 80°C (158 to
176°F)]
(C) Upper level
(D) Lower level
(E) ATF level range at “COLD” [20 — 30°C (68 —
86°F)]
PM-00168
(A)
PI-00190
(A)
(C)
(D)
(E)(D)
(C)
(B)
(A)
F
L
F
HOT
LCOLD

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-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-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-30
Steering System (Power Steering)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
6) Tighten the adjusting screw to 3.9 N·m (0.40 kgf-
m, 2.9 ft-lb) and then loosen 20°.
7) Install the lock nut. While holding the adjusting
screw with wrench, tighten the lock nut using ST.
ST 926230000 SPANNER
Tightening torque (lock nut):
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Hold the adjusting screw with wrench to prevent it
from turning while tightening the lock nut.
4. TIE-ROD
1) Check the tie-rod and tie-rod ends for bends,
scratches or other damage.
2) Check the connections of knuckle ball joints for
play, inspect for damage on dust seals, and check
free play of ball studs. If the castle nut is loose, re-
tighten it to the specified torque, then tighten it fur-
ther up to 60°until the cotter pin hole is aligned.
Tightening torque:
27 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
3) Check the lock nut on the tie-rod for tightness. If
it is loose, retighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 63 ft-lb)
5. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
NOTE:
•At power steering fluid temperature 20°C (68°F);
read the fluid level on the “COLD” side.
•At power steering fluid temperature 80°C
(176°F); read the fluid level on the “HOT” side.
1) Place the vehicle with engine “OFF” on a level
surface.
2) Check the fluid level using the scale on the out-
side of the reservoir tank. If the level is below MIN,
add fluid to bring it up to MAX.
NOTE:
If fluid level is at MAX level or above, drain fluid to
keep the level in the specified range of indicator by
using a syringe or the like.
Recommended fluid:
Refer to “RM” section. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommend-
ed Materials.>
Fluid capacity:
0.9 2 (1.0 US qt, 0.8 Imp qt)
6. POWER STEERING FLUID FOR LEAKS
Inspect the underside of oil pump and gearbox of
power steering system, hoses, pipes and their cou-
plings for fluid leaks.
If the fluid leaks are found, retighten their fitting
bolts (or nuts) and/or replace their parts.
NOTE:
•Wipe the leaked fluid off after correcting fluid
leaks.
•Also pay attention to clearances between hoses
(or pipes) and other parts when inspecting fluid
leaks.
(A) Apply liquid gasket to at least 1/3 of entire
perimeter
(A) Tie-rod end
(B) Knuckle arm
PM-00068
(A)
PM-00069
(A)
(B)
PS-00745
HOT MAXHOT MAINCOLD MAXCOLD MAIN

PM-31
Steering System (Power Steering)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
7. HOSES OF OIL PUMP FOR DAMAGES
Check the pressure hose and return hose of oil
pump for crack, swell or damage. Replace the hose
with a new one if necessary.
NOTE:
Prevent hoses from turning and/or bending when
installing hoses.
8. POWER STEERING PIPES FOR DAMAG-
ES
Check the power steering pipes for corrosion and
damage.
Replace the pipes with new ones if necessary.
9. GEARBOX BOOTS
Inspect both sides of the gearbox boot as follows,
and correct the defects if necessary.
1) Positions (A) and (B) of the gearbox boot are fit-
ted correspondingly in grooves (A) and (B) of the
gearbox and rod (C).
2) Clips are fitted outside of positions (A) and (B) of
boot.
3) Boot does not have crack or hole.
NOTE:
Rotate (B) position of gearbox boot against the tor-
sion produced by the adjustment of toe-in etc. Ap-
ply grease to the groove (C).
10.FITTING BOLTS AND NUTS
Inspect the fitting bolts and nuts of oil pump and
bracket for looseness, and retighten them if neces-
sary.
Inspect and/or retighten them when engine is cold.
PM-00297
PM-00090
(C)
(B)
(A)