2009 SUBARU TRIBECA ABS

RS-12
Rear Shock Absorber
REAR SUSPENSION
6. Rear Shock Absorber
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the strut cap of quarter trim.
2) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
3) Remove the nut and detach the rear stabilizer link.
4) Remove the bolts on the bottom side of the
shock absorber.
5) Detach the rear lateral link.
6) Remove the nuts of the shock absorber mount.
7) Remove the shock absorber.
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.
CAUTION:
Attach so that the protrusion on the top of the
mount is pointed towards the front of the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion” for the tightening torque. COMPONENT, General Description.>
2) Check the wheel alignment and adjust it if nec-
essary.
C: DISASSEMBLY
Refer to “Front Strut” for disassembly procedure.

D: ASSEMBLY
Refer to “Front Strut” for installation procedures.

E: INSPECTION
Refer to “Front Strut” for inspection procedures.

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RS-00186
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(1) Mount
(2) Protrusion por tion
(3) Front side of vehicle

RS-13
Rear Shock Absorber
REAR SUSPENSION
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
•Before handling the shock absorber, be sure
to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil
and cutting powder.
•Do not disassemble the shock absorber or
place it into a fire.
•Drill a hole into shock absorbers in case of
discarding shock absorbers filled with gas.
1) Place the shock absorber on a level surface with
the piston rod fully expanded.
2) Make a hole into the specified position 30 mm
(1.18 in) deep using a drill with 2 — 3 mm (0.08 —
0.12 in) diameter.
(1) 40 mm (1.57 in)
RS-00135
(1)

RS-15
Rear Lateral Link
REAR SUSPENSION
8. Rear Lateral Link
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the nut and detach the stabilizer link.
3) Remove the bolts on the bottom side of the
shock absorber.
4) Remove the bolt to remove the rear lateral 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.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Rear lateral link
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
Shock absorber
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft-lb)
Stabilizer link
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44 ft-lb)
2) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: INSPECTION
Visually check the rear lateral link for damage and
deformation.
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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.
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RS-00198

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General Diagnostic Table
REAR SUSPENSION
10.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 damaged coil spring Replace.
(2) Rough operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(3) Improper installation of strut or shock absorber Replace with proper parts.
(4) Installation of the wrong coil spring Replace with proper 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.

TPM(diag)-8
Subaru Select Monitor
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
5. Subaru Select Monitor
A: OPERATION
1. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC)
1) Prepare the Subaru Select Monitor kit. TPM(diag)-4, SPECIAL TOOL, PREPARATION
TOOL, General Description.>
2) Connect the diagnosis cable to Subaru Select
Monitor.
3) Insert the cartridge to Subaru Select Monitor.
RATION TOOL, General Description.>
4) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector.
(1) Data link connector is located in the lower
portion of instrument panel (on the driver's
side).
(2) Connect the diagnosis cable to data link
connector.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the scan tools except for Suba-
ru Select Monitor.
5) Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF) and
turn the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
6) On the «Main Menu» display screen, select the
{Each System Check} and press the [YES] key.
7) On the «System Selection Menu» display
screen, select the {Tire Pressure Monitor} and
press the [YES] key.
8) Press the [YES] key after the {Model Year} is
displayed.
9) On the «Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnosis»
screen, select the {DTC Display}, and then press
the [YES] key.
NOTE:
•For details concerning operation procedure, re-
fer to the “SUBARU SELECT MONITOR OPERA-
TION MANUAL”.
•For details concerning DTCs, refer to List of Di-
agnostic Trouble Code (DTC). 26, List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
•Display all the DTCs detected.
•If a particular DTC is not properly stored in mem-
ory (due to a drop in occupant detection control
module power supply, etc.) when a problem oc-
curs, the DTC which is suffixed with a question
mark appears on the Subaru Select Monitor dis-
play. This shows it may be an unreliable reading.
10) If communication is not possible between the
tire pressure monitoring control module and the
Subaru Select Monitor, check the communication
circuit. FOR INITIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE, INSPECTION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
11) When DTC is not displayed, check the indicator
circuit and communication circuit. ag)-14, WITHOUT DTC, INSPECTION, Subaru
Select Monitor.>
(1) Data link connector
ABS00111
ABS00112
LAN00189
(1) Power switch
ABS00114
(1)

VDC(diag)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
NOTE:
•To check the harness for broken wires or short circuits, shake problem spot or connector.
•Refer to “Check List for Interview”.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK PRE-INSPECTION.
1) Ask the customer when and how the trou-
ble occurred using the interview checklist.
view.>
2) Before performing diagnostics, check the
component which might affect VDC problems.
Description.>
Is the component that might
influence the VDC problem
normal?
Go to step 2.Repair or replace
each component.
2CHECK INDICATION OF DTC.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the Sub-
aru Select Monitor power switch to ON.
4) Read the DTC. OPERATION, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
NOTE:If the communication function of the Subaru Se-
lect Monitor cannot be executed normally,
check the communication circuit. VDC(diag)-19, COMMUNICATION FOR INI-
TIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE, INSPECTION, Sub-
aru Select Monitor.>
5) Record all DTCs and freeze frame data.
Is DTC displayed? Go to step 4.Go to step 3.
3PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS.
1) Inspect using “General Diagnostic Table”.
Diagnostic Table.>
2) Perform the clear memory mode. VDC(diag)-24, OPERATION, Clear Memory
Mode.>
3) Perform the inspection mode. VDC(diag)-23, PROCEDURE, Inspection
Mode.>
4) Read the DTC. OPERATION, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
5) Check the DTC is not displayed.
Do the VDC warning light and
ABS warning light go off after
starting the engine?
Finish the diagno-
sis.
Check the combi-
nation meter cir-
cuit. VDC(diag)-29,
ABS WARNING
LIGHT DOES NOT
GO OFF, Warning
Light Illumination
Patter n.> VDC(diag)-26,
VDC WARNING
LIGHT, TCS OFF
INDICATOR
LIGHT AND VDC
INDICATOR
LIGHT DO NOT
COME ON, Warn-
ing Light Illumina-
tion Pattern.>

VDC(diag)-4
Check List for Interview
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. Check List for Interview
A: CHECK
Check the following item about the vehicle’s state.
1. STATE OF ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS warning light
come on. Always
Sometimes
Only once
Does not come on
• When/How long does it come on?
Ignition key position LOCK
ACC
ON (before starting engine)
START
ON (after starting engine, while engine is running)
ON (after starting engine, engine is stop)
Timing Immediately after turning the ignition switch to ON
Immediately after turning the ignition switch to START
Accelerating — km/h
— MPH
While traveling at a constant speedkm/h MPH
Reducing speed — km/h
— MPH
When turning to the rightSteering angle: deg
Steering time: Sec.
When turning to the leftSteering angle: deg
Steering time: Sec.
When operating other electrical parts
• Part name:
• Operating condition: