2009 SUBARU TRIBECA check oil

DI-34
General Diagnostic Table
DIFFERENTIALS
8. General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
Symptom or trouble Possible cause Remedy
1. Oil leakage(1) Worn, scratched, or incorrectly seated
front or side oil seal. Scored, battered or
excessively wor n sliding surface of com-
panion flange.
Correct or replace.
(2) Clogged or damaged air breather. Clean, repair or replace.
(3) Loose bolts on differential spindle or
side retainer, or incorrectly fitted O-ring.
Tighten the bolts to specified torque.
Replace the O-ring.
(4) Loose rear cover attaching bolts or
damaged gasket.
Tighten the bolts to specified torque.
Replace gasket and apply liquid gasket.
(5) Loose oil filler or drain plug. Retighten and apply liquid gasket.
(6) Wear, damage or incorrect fitting of
spindle, side retainer or oil seal.
Correct or replace.
2. Seizure
NOTE:Seized or damaged parts should be re-
placed, and also other parts should be thor-
oughly checked for any defect and should
be repaired or replaced as required.
(1) Insufficient backlash for hypoid gear. Readjust or replace.
(2) Excessive preload for side, rear or
front bearing.
Readjust or replace.
(3) Insufficient or improper oil used. Replace seized part and fill with speci-
fied oil to specified level.
3. Damage
NOTE:Damaged parts should be replaced, and
also other parts should be thoroughly
checked for any defect and should be re-
paired or replaced as required.
(1) Improper backlash for hypoid gear. Replace.
(2) Insufficient or excessive preload for
side, rear or front bearing.
Readjust or replace.
(3) Excessive backlash for differential
gear.
Replace gear or thrust washer.
(4) Loose bolts and nuts such as hypoid
driven gear bolt
Retighten.
(5) Damage due to overloading. Replace.
4. Noises when starting or shifting
gears
NOTE:
Noises may be caused by differential as-
sembly, universal joint, wheel bearing, etc.
Find out what is actually making noise be-
fore disassembling.
(1) Excessive backlash for hypoid gear. Readjust.
(2) Excessive backlash for differential
gear.
Replace the differential case assembly.
(3) Insufficient preload for front or rear
bearing.
Readjust.
(4) Loose drive pinion nut. Tighten to the specified torque.
(5) Loose bolts and nuts such as side
bearing retainer attaching bolt.
Tighten to the specified torque.
5. Noises when cornering(1) Damaged differential gear. Replace the differential case assembly.
(2) Excessive wear or damage of thrust
washer.
Replace the differential case assembly.
(3) Broken pinion mate shaft. Replace the differential case assembly.
(4) Seized or damaged side bearing. Replace.
6. Gear Noise
NOTE:
Since noises from engine, muffler, trans-
mission, propeller shaft, wheel bearings,
tires, and body are sometimes mistaken for
noises from differential assembly, be care-
ful in checking them. Inspection methods to
locate noises include coasting, accelerat-
ing, cruising, and jacking-up all four wheels.
Perform these inspections according to the
condition of trouble. When listening to nois-
es, shift gears into four wheel drive and
fourth speed position, trying to pick up only
differential noise.
(1) Improper tooth contact of hypoid gear. Readjust or replace hypoid gear set.
(2) Improper backlash of the hypoid gear. Readjust.
(3) Scored or chipped teeth of hypoid
gear.
Replace hypoid gear set.
(4) Seized hypoid gear. Replace hypoid gear set.
(5) Improper preload for front or rear
bearings.
Readjust.
(6) Seized, cut-away or chipped front or
rear bearing.
Replace.
(7) Seized, cut-away or chipped side
bearing.
Replace.
(8) Differential carrier is vibrating. Replace the differential case assembly.

DS-11
Propeller Shaft
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
13) Install an extension cap to the transmission.
NOTE:
If extension cap is not available, place vinyl bag
over opening and fasten with string to prevent gear
oil or ATF from leaking.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Insert the sleeve yoke into the transmission and
attach center bearing to body.
Tightening torque:
52 N·m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.3 ft-lb)
2) Align the matching marks and connect the flange
yoke and rear differential.
Tightening torque:
31 N·m (3.2 kgf-m, 23.1 ft-lb)
3) Install the heat shield cover.
4) Install the center exhaust pipe.
5) Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
6) Lower the vehicle.
7) Connect the ground cable to the battery.
C: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Do not disassemble propeller shaft. Check the fol-
lowing and replace if necessary.
•Tube surface for dents of cracks
•Splines for deformation or abnormal wear
•Unsmooth joint operation or abnormal noise
•Center bearing for free play, noise or non-
smooth operation.
•Oil seals for abnormal wear or damage
•Damaged center bearing
Check the following points with propeller shaft in-
stalled in vehicle.
1. JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
1) Remove the center exhaust pipe.
2) Remove the heat shield cover.
3) Check for any looseness of the yoke flange
mounting bolts which connect to the rear differen-
tial and center bearing bracket mounting bolts.
2. SPLINES AND BEARING
1) Remove the center exhaust pipe.
2) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove the heat shield cover.
4) Turn the propeller shaft by hand to see if abnor-
mal free play exists at splines. Also move yokes to
see if abnormal free play exists at spiders and
bearings.
(A) Extension cap
(A) Alignment mark
DS-00031
(A)
DS-00141
DS-00028
(A)
DS-00035

FS-20
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the
coil spring.
2) Using the ST, remove the self–locking nut.
ST 20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
3) Remove the strut mount, spacer and upper
spring seat from strut.
4) Gradually decrease the compression force of
compressor, and remove the coil spring.
5) Remove the dust cover and helper spring.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Before installing the coil spring, strut mount, etc.
on strut, check for the presence of air in the damp-
ening force generating mechanism of the strut
since air prevents proper dampening force produc-
tion.
2) Checking for presence of air
(1) Place the strut vertically with the piston rod
facing up.
(2) Move the piston rod to the center of its entire
stroke.
(3) While holding the piston rod end with fin-
gers, move the rod up and down.
(4) If the piston rod moves more than 10 mm
(0.39 in) in the former step, purge air from the
strut.
3) Air purging procedure
(1) Place the strut vertically with the piston rod
facing up.
(2) Fully extend the piston rod.
(3) With the piston rod fully extended, place the
piston rod side down. The strut must stand ver-
tically.
(4) Fully retract the piston rod.
(5) Repeat 3 or 4 times from the step (1).
NOTE:
After purging air from the strut, be sure to place the
strut with the piston rod facing up. If the strut is laid
down for any reason, check for the entry of air in ac-
cordance with “Checking for presence of air”
4) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the
coil spring.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vertical install direction of the
coil spring is as shown in the figure.
5) Set the coil spring correctly so that its end face
seats well in the spring seat as shown in the figure.
6) Install the helper and dust cover to the piston
rod.
FS-00040
FS-00041
ST
(1) Place the flat end on the top side.
(2) Identification paint
(1) Coil spring end face
FS-00216
(2)
(1)
FS-00043
(1)

FS-21
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
7) Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the
spring seat.
NOTE:
Position the upper spring seat as shown in the fig-
ure.
8) Install spacer and the strut mount to piston rod,
and tighten a new self-locking nut temporarily.
9) Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod
from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with
ST.
ST 20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
Tightening torque:
55 N·m (5.6 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
10) Loosen the coil spring carefully.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed part for wear, damage and
cracks, and then repair or replace it if defective.
1. DAMPER STRUT
1) Check for oil leaks.
2) Move the piston rod up and down to check that it
operates smoothly without any hitch.
3) Piston rod play
•Measure the play as follows:
Fix the outer shell in place and fully extend the rod.
Set a dial gauge at the end of rod L [10 mm (0. 39
in)], and then read the dial gauge indication P1while applying a force of W [20 N (2 kgf, 4 lb)] to the
threaded portion. Apply a force of 20 N (2 kgf, 4 lb)
from the opposite direction of “W”, and then read
the dial gauge indication P2.
Play limit (P1 + P2):
0.8 mm (0.031 in)
If the play exceeds limit, replace the strut.
2. STRUT MOUNT
Check the rubber part for deformation, cracks or
deterioration, and then replace it with a new one if
defective.
3. DUST COVER
If any cracks or damage are found, replace it with a
new one.
4. COIL SPRING
If a permanent strain is found, replaced it with a
new part.
5. HELPER
Replace it with a new one if cracked or damaged.
(1) Outside of body
(1)FS-00208
FS-00041
ST
FS-00046
W
L

PS-19
Steering Gearbox
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
6) After tightening the castle nut to the specified
tightening torque, tighten it further within 60° until
the cotter pin hole is aligned with slot in the nut. Fit
the cotter pin into the nut, and then bend the pin to
lock.
7) Install the front stabilizer. STALLATION, Front Stabilizer.>
8) Install the front crossmember support plate and
jack-up plate.
9) Install the front exhaust pipe assembly. (Non–
turbo model) TION, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
10) Install the under cover. LATION, Front Under Cover.>
11) Install the front wheels.
12) Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
110 N·m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)
13) Lower the vehicle.
14) Remove the steering wheel. REMOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
15) Align the center position of the roll connector.

16) Install the steering wheel. STALLATION, Steering Wheel.>
17) Connect the ground cable to the battery.
18) Pour fluid into the oil tank, and bleed air. to PS-48, Power Steering Fluid.>
19) Check for fluid leaks.
20) Check the fluid level in oil tank.
21) After adjusting toe-in and steering angle, tight-
en the lock nut on tie-rod end.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
When adjusting toe-in, hold the boot as shown to
prevent it from being rotated or twisted. If it be-
comes twisted, straighten it.
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. RACK HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect the four pipes from gearbox.
NOTE:
Remove the pipes C and D, which are fixed to
clamp plate, as a unit.
2) Secure the gearbox removed from vehicle in a
vise using ST.
ST1 926200000 STAND
ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D
CAUTION:
Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST as shown
in the figure. Do not secure the gearbox without
this ST.
3) Remove the tie-rod end and lock nut from gear-
box.
(A) Cotter pin
(B) Castle nut
(C) Tie–rod end
DS-00042
(C)
(B)
(A)
(1) Clamp
PS-00051
PS-00492
(1)
ST1
ST2

PS-25
Steering Gearbox
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
5) Install the ST on rack, equally apply a thin coat of
grease to the rack and ST, and then install the oil
seal.
ST 926250000 GUIDE
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the oil seal lips with
the inner ring section of piston.
6) Apply a coat of grease to the grooves in rack,
sliding surface of sleeve and sealing surface of pis-
ton. Then insert the rack into steering body from
cylinder side.
7) Check the threaded end of holder and gearbox
cylinder end for burrs, damage, etc. Correct if
faulty.
8) Insert the ST into gearbox cylinder, and then
press-fit the oil seal.
ST 34199XA000 INSTALLER 44
9) Temporarily tighten the holder to gearbox cylin-
der.
10) Set the ST to the end of rack.
ST 34199XA030 INSTALLER & REMOVER 44
11) Using a press, press-fit until the groove of ST
are aligned to the end surface of holder.
12) Secure the gearbox in a vise using ST.
ST1 926200000 STAND
ST2 34199AG000 BOSS D
13) Tighten the holder.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
(1) Rack piston inner ring
(2) Outer side oil seal
(3) Rack
PS-00078
PS-00521
ST
(1) Groove
(2) Holder
(1) Clamp
(1) Holder
PS-00522
ST
(1)
(2)
PS-00492
(1)
ST1
ST2
PS-00512
(1)

PS-36
Steering Gearbox
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) If a fluid leak is found, clean the fluid completely
from the suspect area, and turn the steering wheel
approx. 30 to 40 times to the left and right from lock
to lock, with the engine running, and check again
for leaks immediately, and also after a few hours
have passed.
3) Cause and solution for oil leakage from “a”
The oil seal is damaged. Replace the valve assem-
bly with a new one.
4) Cause and solution for oil leakage from “b”.
The torsion bar O–ring is damaged. Replace the
valve assembly with a new one.
5) Cause and solution for oil leakage from “c”.
The oil seal is damaged. Replace the valve assem-
bly or oil seal with a new one.
6) Cause and solution for oil leakage from “d”.
The pipe is damaged. Replace the faulty pipe or O-
ring.
7) Cause and solution for oil leakage from “g”.
The hose is damaged. Replace the hose with a
new one.
8) If leak is other than a, b, c, d or g, or if oil is leak-
ing from gearbox, move the right and left boots to-
ward tie-rod end side, respectively, with the
gearbox mounted to the vehicle, and remove fluid
from surrounding portions. Then, turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock about thirty to forty times
with the engine running, and make comparison of
the leaked portion immediately after and several
hours after this operation.
(1) Leakage from “e”
The cylinder seal is damaged. Replace the rack
bushing with a new one.
(2) Leakage from “f”
There are two possible causes. Perform the fol-
lowing step first. Remove the pipe assembly B
from the valve housing, and close the circuit us-
ing ST.
ST 926420000 PLUG
Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock ap-
prox. 30 to 40 times with the engine running,
then inspect the leaked portion immediately af-
ter and several hours after this operation.
•If leakage from “f” is noted again:
The oil seal of pinion & valve assembly is dam-
aged. Replace the pinion & valve assembly with a
new one. Or replace the oil seal and the parts that
are damaged during disassembly with new ones.
•If oil stops leaking from “f”:
The oil seal of rack housing is damaged. Replace
the oil seal and parts that are damaged during dis-
assembly with new ones.
F: ADJUSTMENT
1) Adjust the front toe.
SPECTION, Wheel Alignment.>
Standard of front toe:
IN 3 — OUT 3 mm (IN 0.12 — OUT 0.12 in)
2) Adjust the steering angle of the wheels.
Specification of steering angle:
3) If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal
when wheels are set in the straight ahead position,
or error is more than 5° on the periphery of the
steering wheel, correctly re-install the steering
wheel.
4) If the steering wheel spokes are not horizontal
with vehicle set in the straight ahead position after
this adjustment, correct it by turning the right and
left tie–rods in the opposite direction from each oth-
er by the same angle.
(1) Lock nut
Inner wheel 37.0°±1.5°
Outer wheel 32.0°±1.5°
(1) Within 5°
PS-00107
PS-00513
(1)

PS-38
Pipe Assembly
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
7) Disconnect the suction hose and pressure hose
from oil pump.
8) Disconnect the suction hose and return hose
from the reservoir tank.
9) Remove the oil cooler pipe.
10) Remove the hose bracket and take out the
hose assembly from vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
COMPONENT, General Description.>
2) Fill with the specified fluid.
CAUTION:
Never start the engine before feeding the fluid
otherwise the vane pump might be seized.
3) Finally, check the clearance between pipes or
hoses as shown in the figure indicated in “General
Diagnostic Table”. OF CLEARANCE, INSPECTION, General Diag-
nostic Table.>
(1) Suction hose
(2) Pressure hose
(1) Reservoir tank
(2) Suction hose
(3) Return hose
PS-00736
(1)
(2)
PS-00737(3)
(2)
(1)
(1) Hose ASSY
(2) Hose bracket
PS-00738
PS-00739
(2)
(1)