2009 SUBARU TRIBECA caliper

DS-14
Front Axle
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
11) Remove the front arm ball joint from the front
housing.
12) Remove the PTJ from transmission.
13) Remove the front drive shaft assembly from the
hub. If it is hard to remove, use the ST.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
14) After scribing an alignment mark on the camber
adjusting bolt head, remove the bolts which con-
nect the front housing and strut, and disconnect the
front housing from the strut.
15) Remove the front axle.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Align the alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt head, and affix the front housing and strut
together using a new selflocking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.9 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
2) Install the front drive shaft. STALLATION, Front Drive Shaft.>
3) Install the front arm ball joint to the front housing.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
4) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor on the front
housing.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
5) Install the disc rotor to hub.
6) Install the disc brake caliper to the front housing.
Tightening torque:
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
7) Install the stabilizer link.
8) Connect the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle
arm with a castle nut.
Tightening torque:
27.0 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
When connecting the tie–rod, do not hit the cap
at bottom of tie–rod end with a hammer.
9) Tighten the castle nut to specified torque and
tighten further within 60° until the pin hole is aligned
with the slot in nut. Bend the cotter pin to lock.
FS-00106
DS-00145
ST2
ST1
DS-00356
(A) Cotter pin
(B) Castle nut
(C) Tie–rod
DS-00042
(C)
(B)
(A)

DS-19
Front Hub Unit Bearing
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
5. Front Hub Unit Bearing
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
3) Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
4) Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
Remove the wheel before loosening the axle
nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the
wheel bearings.
5) Remove the disc brake caliper from the front
housing, and suspend it from strut using a piece of
wire.
6) Remove the disc rotor from the hub.
NOTE:
If it is difficult to remove the disc rotor from the hub,
drive the 8 mm of bolt into the threaded end of rotor,
then remove the rotor.
7) Remove four bolts from the front housing.
CAUTION:
•Do not get closer the tool which charged
magnetism to magnetic encoder.
•Be careful not to damage the magnetic en-
coder.
8) Remove the front hub unit bearing. If it is hard to
remove, use the ST.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
(A) Front housing
DS-00038
DS-00041
(A)
DS-00357
(1) Magnetic encoder
(2) Front hub unit bearing
(2)
DS-00250
(1)
DS-00145
ST2
ST1

DS-20
Front Hub Unit Bearing
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
B: INSTALLATION
1) Place the disc cover between front housing and
front hub unit, and tighten the four bolts.
Tightening torque:
65 N·m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)
2) Install the front drive shaft. STALLATION, Front Drive Shaft.>
3) Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4) Install the disc rotor to hub.
5) Install the disc brake caliper to the front housing.
Tightening torque:
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
6) 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 the axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age the wheel bearing.
7) After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
8) Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
110 N·m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
C: DISASSEMBLY
Using the ST and a hydraulic press, push out the
hub bolts.
ST 28399AG000 HUB STAND
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to hammer the hub bolts. This
may deform the hub.
•Do not reuse the hub bolt.
NOTE:
Since the hub unit bearing can not be disassem-
bled, only hub bolts can be removed.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Attach the hub to the ST securely.
ST28099PA080 HUB STAND
2) Using a press, press the new hub bolts until their
seating surfaces contact the hub.
NOTE:
Use the 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. holes in the HUB
STAND to prevent bolts from tilting.
E: INSPECTION
Refer to Front Axle for inspection procedures.

CAUTION:
If there is any fault in the bearing, replace hub
unit bearing.
(A) Front housing
(A)
DS-00357
DS-00048
(1) Front hub unit bearing
(1) Front hub unit bearing
ST
DS-00252
(1)
DS-00253
ST
(1)

DS-21
Rear Hub Unit Bearing
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
6. Rear Hub Unit Bearing
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
3) Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
4) Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
Remove the wheel before loosening the axle
nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the
wheel bearings.
5) Release the parking brake.
6) Remove the disc brake caliper from the rear
housing, and suspend it from the vehicle using a
piece of rope.
7) Remove the disc rotor from the hub.
NOTE:
•Mark the mating surface of hub and disc rotor be-
fore removing the disc rotor to avoid confusing
when installing.
•If it is difficult to remove the disc rotor from the
hub, drive the 8 mm of bolt into the threaded end of
rotor, then remove the rotor.
8) Remove the four bolts from rear arm.
9) Remove the hub unit bearing.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage the magnetic en-
coder.
•Do not get closer the tool which charged
magnetism to magnetic encoder.DS-00038
DS-00358
(1) Magnetic encoder
(2) Rear hub unit bearing
DS-00359
DS-00251
(2)
(1)
DS-00360

DS-22
Rear Hub Unit Bearing
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
NOTE:
If it is hard to remove, use the ST.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
B: INSTALLATION
1) Aligning the hub unit bearing to the mounting
hole of the back plate, install the hub unit assembly
and back plate. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage the magnetic en-
coder.
•Do not get closer the tool which charged
magnetism to magnetic encoder.
2) Tighten the four bolts to the back plate.
Tightening torque:
65 N·m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)
3) Remove the axle nut.
4) Draw the rear drive shaft into specified position.
5) Tighten the new axle nut temporarily.
CAUTION:
Use a new axle nut (olive color).
6) Install the disc rotor to hub.
7) Install the disc brake caliper on the rear housing.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
8) Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning
the adjuster. ing Brake Pedal.>
9) While applying the parking brake and depress-
ing 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 the axle nut to specified
torque. Do not overtighten it as this may dam-
age the wheel bearing.
10) After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.
11) Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
110 N·m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
(1) Magnetic encoder
(2) Rear hub unit bearing
ST2ST1
DS-00361
DS-00251
(2)
(1)
DS-00359
DS-00362
DS-00048

PB-7
Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)
PARKING BRAKE
4. Parking Brake Assembly
(Rear Disc Brake)
A: REMOVAL
1) Release the parking brake.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
3) Remove the two mounting bolts and remove the
disc brake caliper assembly.
4) Suspend the rear disk brake caliper assembly so
that the brake hose is not stretched.
5) Remove the rear disk brake rotor.
NOTE:
If the disc rotor is difficult to remove, try the follow-
ing two methods in order.
(1) Turn the adjusting screw using a flat tip
screwdriver until the brake shoe moves ade-
quately away from the disc rotor.
(2) If disc rotor is seized up on the hub, drive the
disc rotor out by pushing two 8-mm bolts in
holes B on the rotor.
6) Remove the shoe return spring.
7) Remove the brake shoe cup and brake shoe
spring, then remove the primary brake shoe.
8) Remove the strut and strut spring.
9) Remove the adjuster assembly.
10) Remove the brake shoe cup and brake shoe
spring, then remove the secondary brake shoe.
(1) Adjuster
(2) Adjusting hole cover (rubber)
(3) Flat tip screwdriver
(4) Disc rotor
PB-00092
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
PB-00094(1) Brake shoe cup
(2) Primary brake shoe
B
A
BR-00018
PB-00095
(1)
(2)
PB-00096

RS-16
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.
RS-00194
RS-00195
RS-00196
RS-00197
RS-00198

VDC(diag)-87
General Diagnostic Table
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
13.General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
Symptom Main probable cause Other probable cause
Po or b rake pe r -
for mance
Long braking/
stopping dis-
tance
•VDCCM&H/U
•Brake pad
•Aeration to brake line
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air pressures
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or
sensor gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Master cylinder
•Brake caliper
•Disc rotor
•Brake pipe
•Brake booster
Wheel lock • VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Brake caliper
•Brake pipe
Brake drag • VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Master cylinder
•Brake caliper
•Parking brake
•Axle and wheels
•Brake pedal play
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Brake pad
•Brake pipe
Long brake
pedal stroke
•Aeration to brake line
•Brake pedal play
•VDCCM&H/U
•Master cylinder
•Brake caliper
•Brake pad
•Brake pipe
•Brake booster
Ve h i c l e v e r t i -
cal pitching
•VDCCM&H/U
•Road surface (uneven)
•Suspension play or fatigue (reduced damping)
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or
sensor gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
Po or b rake pe r -
for mance
Unstable or
uneven brak-
ing
•VDCCM&H/U
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or sensor
gap
•Brake caliper
•Brake pad
•Road surface (uneven)
•Tire specifications, tire wear and air pressures
•Incorrect wiring or piping connections
•Defective ABS wheel speed sensor or
sensor gap
•Defective steering angle sensor or
improper neutral position
•Defective yaw rate & G sensor or
improper installation
•Master cylinder
•Disc rotor
•Brake pipe
•Axle and wheels
•Road with crowns or banks
•Suspension play or fatigue (poor damp-
ing)