2009 SUBARU TRIBECA wheel bolt torque

FS-15
Front Ball Joint
FRONT SUSPENSION
5. Front Ball Joint
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the both sides of stabilizer bracket.
3) Pull out the pin from ball stud, remove the castle
nut, and extract the ball stud from front arm.
4) Remove the bolt installing ball joint to housing.
5) Extract the ball joint from housing.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the ball joint into housing.
Tightening torque (Bolt):
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not apply grease to the tapered portion of
ball stud.
2) Install the ball joint into front arm.
Tightening torque (castle nut):
Front arm
45 N·m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
3) Retighten the castle nut further up to 60° until the
hole in the ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle
nut. Then, insert a new cotter pin and bend it
around the castle nut.
4) Install the stabilizer bracket.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
5) Install the front wheels.
C: INSPECTION
1) Measure the play of the ball joint using the fol-
lowing procedures. Replace with a new part if the
play exceeds specification.
(1) With 980 N (100 kgf, 220 lb) loaded in direc-
tion shown in the figure, measure the length
21.
(2) With 980 N (100 kgf, 220lb) loaded in direc-
tion shown in the figure, measure the length
22.
(3) Determine free play using the following for-
mula.
S = 22 – 21(4) Replace with a new part if the play exceeds
specification.
FRONT BALL JOINT
Specification for replacement S:
Less than 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
2) If the play is within specification, visually check
the dust cover.
3) Remove the ball joint and cover, and check for
wear, damage or cracks. If any damage is found,
replace the corresponding part.
4) If the dust cover is damaged, replace with a new
ball joint.
FS-00202
FS-00115
FS-00035
FS-00036

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

FS-24
General Diagnostic Table
FRONT SUSPENSION
9. General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1) Large rebound shock
2) Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and hump.
3) Excessive shock in bumping
3. NOISE
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Permanent distortion or damage of the coil spring Replace.
(2) Rough operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(3) Improper installation of strut or shock absorber Replace with appropriate parts.
(4) Installation of the wrong coil spring Replace with appropriate parts.
Po ss ibl e ca us e C or r e ct i ve a ct io n
(1) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(2) Overinflation of tires Adjust.
(3) Improper wheel arch height Adjust or replace the coil springs with new ones.
(4) Fault in operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(5) Damage or deformation of strut mount or shock absorber mount Replace.
(6) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly or shock absorber Replace.
(9) Oil leakage from the damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Wear or damage of damper strut or shock absorber component parts Replace.
(2) Loosening of the suspension link installing bolt Tighten to the specified torque.
(3) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(4) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(5) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(6) Wear or damage of the ball joint Replace.
(7) Deformation of the stabilizer clamp Replace.

PS-13
Universal Joint
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
3. Universal Joint
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the steering wheel. MOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
2) Place alignment marks on universal joint.
3) Remove the universal joint bolt, and then re-
move the universal joint.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Align the cutout portion at serrated section of the
column shaft and yoke, then install the universal
joint into column shaft.
2) Install the universal joint to the serrations of
gearbox assembly by matching alignment marks.
3) Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Excessively large tightening torque of univer-
sal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel
operation.
Clearance between coupling of universal joint
to AT level gage:
15 mm (0.59 in) or more
4) Align the center position of the roll connector.

5) Install the steering wheel. STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
C: INSPECTION
Check for wear, damage or any other faults. Re-
place as necessary.
Service limit:
Universal joint play: 0 mm (0 in)
Maximum swing torque: 0.3 N (0.03 kgf, 0.07
lb)
Measure the swing torque of universal joint.
Service limit:
Maximum load: 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb) or less
Service limit:
Maximum load: 3.8 N (0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb) or less
PS-00731
(1) Swing torque
(2) Play
(1) Yoke (Gearbox side)
(1) Yoke (Gearbox side)
PS-00033
(1)
(2)
PS-00034
PS-00035

PS-16
Tilt Steering Column
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe
board.
2) With the tilt lever secured, tighten the steering
shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
3) Connect all the connectors under the instrument
panel.
4) Connect the airbag system connector at the har-
ness spool.
NOTE:
Make sure to apply double lock.
5) Install the instrument panel lower cover with tilt
lever held in the lowered position.
6) Install the universal joint. STALLATION, Universal Joint.>
7) Align the center position of the roll connector.

8) Install the steering wheel. STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
CAUTION:
Insert the roll connector guide pin into the
guide hole on lower end of steering wheel sur-
face to prevent damage.
C: DISASSEMBLY
Remove the two screws securing the upper steer-
ing column covers, and the two screws securing
the combination switch, and then remove related
parts.
D: ASSEMBLY
Insert the combination switch to the upper column
shaft, and install the upper column cover. Then
route the ignition key harness and combination
switch harness between the column cover mount-
ing bosses.
Tightening torque:
1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf-m, 0.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not overtorque the screw.
E: INSPECTION
1. BASIC INSPECTION
Measure the overall length of steering column. If
not within specification, replace it.
Overall length L:
Specification
917.5 +1.3 mm –0.3 mm (36.12 +0.051 in –0.020 in )
2. INSPECTION OF AIRBAG SYSTEM
WARNING:
Refer to “Airbag System” for airbag inspection
procedure. Description.>
PS-00734
L

RS-11
Upper Arm
REAR SUSPENSION
5. Upper Arm
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the bolts, and then remove the upper
arm.
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
•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.
2) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if nec-
essary.
Tightening torque:
Upper arm to Rear sub frame
150 N·m (15.3 kgf-m, 111 ft-lb)
Upper arm to Rear housing
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
1) Visually check the upper arm for damage and
deformation.
2) Visually check the bushing for crack, damage
and fatigue.
RS-00184