2009 SUBARU TRIBECA ABS

DS-17
Rear Axle
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
4. Rear Axle
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) Remove the parking brake cable from parking
brake assembly. ing Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).>
6) Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
7) Remove the snap pin and nut from the front lat-
eral link.
8) Using a puller, separate the rear housing and
ball joint.
9) Detach the upper arm, trailing link, and rear lat-
eral link from the rear housing.
10) Remove the rear axle.
NOTE:
If it is hard to remove, use the ST.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 28099PA110 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
PLATE
(1) Snap pin
(2) Nut
DS-00038
DS-00363
RS-00189
(2)
(1)
RS-00190
DS-00364
ST2ST1
DS-00361

DS-32
General Diagnostic Table
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
9. General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Vibration while cruising may be caused by an unbalanced tire, improper tire inflation pressure, improper
wheel alignment, etc.
Symptom Possible cause Corrective action
Noise or vibration from propeller shaftCenter bearing Check the center bearing. TER BEARING FREE PLAY, INSPECTION, Pro-
peller Shaft.>
Runout of propeller shaft Check for deflection of the propeller shaft. to DS-12, RUNOUT OF PROPELLER SHAFT,
INSPECTION, Propeller Shaft.>
Loose or gap at connections Check the joints and connectors. JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS, INSPECTION,
Propeller Shaft.>
Check the spline and bearing. SPLINES AND BEARING, INSPECTION, Pro-
peller Shaft.>
Abnormal wheel vibrationWheel is out of balance. Check the wheel balance. ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Balancing.>
Fr o n t wh e el al i gn me n t Che ck t h e f r on t whe e l a li g nm en t . INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Fr o n t s tr ut Che ck t h e f r on t st r u t . < R e f. t o F S - 21 , I N S P EC -
TION, Front Strut.>
Rear shock absorber Check the rear shock absorber. INSPECTION, Rear Shock Absorber.>
Fr o n t d r i ve sh af t Che ck t h e f r on t dr i ve s ha f t. < R e f. t o D S - 2 7,
INSPECTION, Front Drive Shaft.>
Rear drive shaft Check the rear driveshaft. INSPECTION, Rear Drive Shaft.>
Fr o n t h ub u ni t b e ar i n g Che ck th e f r on t h ub u n it b e ar i n g. < Re f. to DS - 2 0 ,
INSPECTION, Front Hub Unit Bearing.>
Rear hub unit bearing Check the rear hub unit bearing. INSPECTION, Rear Hub Unit Bearing.>
Noise from the underbodyWheel is out of balance. Check the wheel balance. ADJUSTMENT, Wheel Balancing.>
Fr o n t wh e el al i gn me n t Che ck t h e f r on t whe e l a li g nm en t . INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Rear wheel alignment Check the rear wheel alignment. INSPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Fr o n t s tr ut Che ck t h e f r on t st r u t . < R e f. t o F S - 21 , I N S P EC -
TION, Front Strut.>
Rear shock absorber Check the rear shock absorber. INSPECTION, Rear Shock Absorber.>

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-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.

RS-3
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
B: COMPONENT
1. REAR SUSPENSION
(1) Shock absorber (13) Trailing link bushingTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Self–locking nut (14) Front lateral linkT1: 27 (2.8, 19.9)
(3) Rear Stabilizer (15) Front lateral link bushingT2: 30 (3.1, 22.4)
(4) Stabilizer bushing (16) Snap pinT3: 35 (3.6, 25.8)
(5) Stabilizer clamp (17) Front sub frame support plateT4: 60 (6.1, 44)
(6) Stabilizer link (18) Rear sub frameT5: 65 (6.6, 48)
(7) Rear lateral link (19) Rear sub frame support plateT6: 75 (7.6, 89)
(8) Rear housing (20) Adjusting boltT7: 120 (12.2, 89)
(9) Back plate (21) Adjusting washerT8: 125 (12.7, 92)
(10) Hub unit bearing (22) WasherT9: 150 (15.3, 111)
(11) Upper arm (23) Flange nut (WAX)T10: 200 (20.4, 148)
(12) Trailing link

RS-4
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
2. SHOCK ABSORBER
C: CAUTION
Please understand and adhere to the following general precautions. They must be strictly followed to avoid
any injury to the person performing the work or persons in the area.
1. OPERATION
•Wear work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes during operation.
•Before disposing of shock absorbers, be sure to bleed the gas out completely. Also, do not expose to
flames or fire.
•Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, in-
stallation, disassembly and replacement.
•Use SUBARU genuine grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix grease etc. with that of another grade or from
other manufacturers.
•Before securing a part on a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate, or cloth
between the part and the vise.
•Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
•Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.
2. OIL
When handling oil, follow the rules below to prevent unexpected accidents.
•Prepare container and waste cloths when performing work which oil could possibly spill. If oil spills, wipe
it off immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside, for environmental protection.
•Follow all government regulations concerning disposal of refuse when disposing.
(1) Mount (5) Shock absorberTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Upper rubber sheet (6) Self–locking nutT1: 30 (3.1, 22.4)
(3) Dust cover T2: 35 (3.6, 26)
(4) Coil spring T3: 120 (12.2, 89)

RS-6
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
2. GENERAL TOOL
28099PA090 OIL SEAL PROTEC-
TOR
•Used for installing the rear drive shaft to the
rear differential.
•For oil seal protection
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Alignment tester Used for measuring wheel alignment.
To e – i n g a u g e U s e d f o r t o e – i n m e a s u r e m e n t .
Jack Used for removing and installing suspension.
Bearing puller Used for removing bushings.
Coil spring compressor Used for disassembling and assembling shock absorber.
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
ST28099PA090

RS-9
Rear Trailing Link
REAR SUSPENSION
4. Rear Trailing Link
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the bracket, and remove the parking
brake cable from the guide.
3) Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor harness
from the trailing link.
4) Remove the trailing link.
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.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Trailing link
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
Parking Brake Cable bracket
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb)
C: DISASSEMBLY
Using the ST and a pipe, press the bushing out.
ST 20099PA010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
(1) Guide
RS-00180
(1)
RS-00181
(1) 39 mm dia., 50 mm long pipe
(2) Trailing link
RS-00182
ST
(2)
(1)