2009 SUBARU TRIBECA wheel alignment

FS-9
Wheel Alignment
FRONT SUSPENSION
4) Tighten two new self–locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.9 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
3. CASTER
•INSPECTION
1) Place the front wheel on the turning radius
gauge. Make sure the ground contact surfaces of
front and rear wheels are at the same height.
2) Set the adapter at the center of wheel, and then
attach the wheel alignment gauge.
3) Measure the caster angle in accordance with the
operation manual for wheel alignment gauge.
To i n c r e a s e c a m b e r :
Rotate the left side counterclockwise. Rotate the right side clockwise.
To d e c r e a s e c a m b e r :
Rotate the left side clockwise. Rotate the right side counterclockwise.
FS-00197FS-00198
FS-00198FS-00197
(1) Alignment gauge
(2) Turning radius gauge
(3) Adapter
FS-00213
(1)
(2)
(3)
Caster
4°04′(Reference)

FS-10
Wheel Alignment
FRONT SUSPENSION
4. STEERING ANGLE
•INSPECTION
•ADJUSTMENT
1) Turn the tie-rod to adjust the steering angle of
both inner and outer wheels.
2) Check the toe–in.
NOTE:
Correct the boot if it is twisted.
5. FRONT WHEEL TOE–IN
•INSPECTION
Toe-in:
0±3 mm (0±0.12 in)
1) Set the toe-in gauge in the position at wheel axis
center height behind the right and left front tires.
2) Place a mark at the center of both left and right
tires, and measure distance “A” between the
marks.
3) Move the vehicle forward to rotate the tires 180°.
NOTE:
Be sure to rotate the tires in the forward direction.
4) Measure distance “B” between the left and right
marks. Find toe–in using the following equation:
A – B = Toe–in
•ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting the toe-in, adjust it to the following
value.
Toe-in:
0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
1) Check that the left and right wheel steering an-
gles are within specification.
2) Loosen the left and right side steering tie–rod
lock nuts.
3) Turn the left and right tie–rods by equal amounts
until the toe–in is at the specification.
Both the left and right tie–rods are right–hand
threaded. To increase toe–in, turn both tie–rods
clockwise by equal amount (viewing from the inside
of vehicle).
4) Tighten the tie–rod lock nut.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Check and correct the tie rod boot if twisted.
6. REAR WHEEL TOE–IN
•INSPECTION
Toe-in:
2±2 mm (0.08±0.08 in)
Refer to FRONT WHEEL TOE–IN for rear toe–in
inspection procedures.
SPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Inner wheel Outer wheel
37.0°±1.5° 32.0°±1.5°
(1) Lock nut
FS-00014
(1)
FS-00015
AB
(1) Lock nut
FS-00014
(1)

FS-11
Wheel Alignment
FRONT SUSPENSION
•ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting, adjust it to the following value.
Toe-in:
2±1.5 mm (0.08±0.06 in)
1) Loosen the self-locking nut on the inner side of the front lateral link.
NOTE:
When loosening or tightening the adjusting bolt, hold the bolt head and turn the self–locking nut.
2) Turn the adjusting bolt until toe–in is within the specification.
NOTE:
When the left and right wheels are adjusted for toe–in at the same time, moving one mark on the scale chang-
es toe–in by approx. 3 mm (0.12 in).
3) Attach and tighten a new self–locking nut.
Tightening torque:
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
(1) Adjusting bolt
(2) Front lateral link
FS-00199
(1)
(2)
To i n c r e a s e t o e – i n :
Rotate the left side clockwise. Rotate the right side counterclockwise.
To d e c r e a s e t o e – i n :
Rotate the left side counterclockwise. Rotate the right side clockwise.
FS-00018FS-00019
FS-00019FS-00018

FS-12
Wheel Alignment
FRONT SUSPENSION
7. THRUST ANGLE
•INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Move the vehicle 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet)
straight forward.
3) Draw the center of loci for both the front and rear
axles.
4) Measure distance “L” between the center lines of
the axle loci.
Thrust angle:
0°±30′
Less than 30′ when “L” is 24 mm (0.9 in) or
less.
•ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting, adjust it to the following value.
Thrust angle:
0°±20′
Less than 20′ when “L” is 16 mm (0.6 in) or
less.
1) Make thrust angle adjustments by turning the
toe–in adjusting bolts of the rear suspension equal-
ly in the same direction.
2) When one rear wheel is adjusted in a toe-in di-
rection, adjust the other rear wheel equally in toe-
out direction, in order to make the thrust angle ad-
justment.
3) When the left and right adjusting bolts are turned
by one graduation, the thrust angle will change ap-
prox. 19′ (“L” is approx. 16 mm (0.63 in)).
NOTE:
Thrust angle is a mean value of left and right wheel
toe angles in relation to the vehicle body center
line. Vehicle is driven straight in the thrust angle di-
rection while slanting in the oblique direction de-
pending on the degree of the mean thrust angle.
Thrust angle: r = (α – β)/2
α: Rear RH wheel toe–in angle
β: Rear LH wheel toe–in angle
Substitute only the positive toe–in values from each
wheel into α and β in the equation.
(1) Center line of loci (front axle)
(2) Center line of loci (rear axle)
(1)
(2)
L
FS-00022
(1) Front
(2) Thrust angle
(3) Body center line
(1) Front
(2) Body center line
FS-00024
(2)
(3)
(1)
FS-00976
(1)(2)

FS-16
Front Arm
FRONT SUSPENSION
6. Front Arm
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Remove the front crossmember support plate.
Support Plate.>
3) Remove the front stabilizer. MOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
4) Remove the ball joint of front arm.
5) Remove the nut securing the front arm to cross-
member. (Do not remove the bolt.)
6) Remove the front arm support plate.
7) Remove the bolt securing front arm to cross-
member and pull the front arm out of the cross-
member.
8) To remove the stud bolt, use the ST.
ST 20299AG020 STUD BOLT SOCKET
CAUTION:
Do not remove the stud bolt without necessity.
Always replace the parts with new ones when
removed.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Using the ST, install the stud bolt.
ST 20299AG020 STUD BOLT SOCKET
Tightening torque:
110 N·m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
2) Using new bolts and self-locking nuts, temporari-
ly tighten the front arm to crossmember.
3) Secure the front arm to body, and then install the
support plate with new bolts and self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
Support plate to Front arm:
145 N·m (14.8 kgf-m, 106.9 ft-lb)
Support plate to Body:
150 N·m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
4) Install the ball joint into housing.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
5) Install the stabilizer. TION, Front Stabilizer.>
6) Lower the vehicle from lift, and tighten the bolt
which secures the front arm to crossmember with
wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehi-
cle at curb weight.
Tightening torque:
95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
FS-00106
FS-00107
FS-00203
(1) Vehicle body
(2) Stud bolt
FS-00109
(2)
(1)
ST

FS-19
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
7. Front Strut
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Place an alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt and strut.
3) Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from
the strut.
4) Remove the clip securing the ABS wheel speed
sensor harness.
5) Remove the two bolts securing the housing to
the strut.
NOTE:
While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen
the self–locking nut.
6) Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to
body.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the strut mount at the upper side of strut to
body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
2) Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting
bolt and strut.
Using new self–locking nuts, install the strut to the
housing.
NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the
self–locking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.9 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
3) Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to
the strut.
4) Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to
the strut.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
5) Install the front wheels.
NOTE:
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
FS-00037
FS-00206
FS-00207

FS-23
Front Crossmember
FRONT SUSPENSION
8. Front Crossmember
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
3) Remove the front crossmember support plate.
Support Plate.>
4) Remove the front stabilizer. MOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
5) Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.
6) Remove the front arm. AL, Front Arm.>
7) Remove the nuts attaching the engine mount
cushion rubber to crossmember.
8) Remove the steering universal joint.
9) Disconnect the power steering hose from steer-
ing gearbox.
10) Lift the engine approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) using
the chain block.
11) Support the crossmember with a jack, remove
the bolts securing crossmember to body, and then
gradually lower the crossmember with steering
gearbox as a unit.
CAUTION:
When removing the crossmember downward,
be careful that the tie-rod end does not interfere
with drive shaft boot.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
•Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts
which are not reusable, refer to “COMPONENT”.
tion.>
•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.
Tightening torque:
Crossmember to body:
95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Engine mounting to Crossmember:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Front arm to Crossmember:
95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Front arm to Support plate:
145 N·m (14.8 kgf-m, 106.9 ft-lb)
Support plate to Body:
150 N·m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Tie–rod end to housing:
27.0 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
After tightening to the specified torque, tighten the
castle nut further but within 60° until the hole in the
ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut
Universal joint:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
Stabilizer clamp
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Stabilizer link:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Power steering hose to Steering gearbox:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 ft-lb)
2) Purge air from the power steering system.
3) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: INSPECTION
Check the crossmember for wear, damage or
cracks, and then repair or replace if faulty.
FS-00209
FS-00119

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