2009 SUBARU TRIBECA boot

DS-6
General Description
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
3. REAR AXLE
(1) Baffle plate (DOJ) (8) Boot band (15) Axle nut (olive color)
(2) Outer race (DOJ) (9) Boot (DOJ)
(3) Snap ring (10) EBJ shaft ASSYTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(4) Inner race (11) Rear housingT1: 75 (7.6, 55.3)
(5) Ball (12) Back plateT2: 65 (6.6, 47.9)
(6) Cage (13) Rear hub unit bearingT3: 240 (24.5, 177)
(7) Snap ring (14) Hub bolt

DS-8
General Description
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
925091000 BAND TIGHTENING
TOOL
Used for tightening the boot band.
(A) Jig for the band
(B) Ratchet wrench
926470000 AXLE SHAFT
PULLER
Used for removing the axle shaft.
18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL
SIDE OIL SEAL
INSTALLER
Used for installing the differential side retainer oil
seal.
28099PA080 HUB STAND Used for assembling hub bolt in hub.
ST-925091000
(A)
(B)
ST-926470000
ST18675AA000
ST28099PA080

DS-10
Propeller Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
2. Propeller Shaft
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
•Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal
parts with a cloth or rubber material.
•In case of EDJ type, wrap the metal parts at the
rubber boot at the center EDJ with a cloth or rubber
material before removing propeller shaft, as shown
in the figure. The rubber boot may be damaged due
to interference with adjacent metal parts while
bending the EDJ during removal.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Shift the select lever or gear shift lever to neutral.
3) Release the parking brake.
4) Lift-up the vehicle.
5) Remove the center exhaust pipe.
6) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
7) Remove the heat shield cover.
8) Make matching marks on the flange yoke and
rear differential before removal.
9) Remove the three bolts holding the propeller
shaft to the rear differential.
10) Remove the remaining bolt.
11) Remove the two bolts which hold center bear-
ing to vehicle body.
12) Remove the propeller shaft from transmission.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage oil seals and fric-
tional surface of the sleeve yoke.
•Cover the center exhaust pipe with a cloth to
keep off any ATF or oil spilled from transmis-
sion when removing propeller shaft.
NOTE:
Use a container to catch ATF or oil flowing from
propeller shaft.(A) Heat shield cover
DS-00239
DS-00355(A)
(A) Alignment mark
DS-00028
(A)
DS-00141
DS-00030

DS-25
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.
DS-00106
DS-00107
DS-00108
DS-00109
DS-00110

DS-26
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.
DS-00111
DS-00110
DS-00109
DS-00106

DS-27
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.
DS-00132
DS-00133

DS-29
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.
DS-00124
DS-00125
(A) Outer race
(B) Grease
DS-00126
(B)(A)

DS-30
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)
DS-00129
DS-00126
(B)(A)