2009 SUBARU TRIBECA check oil

PS-39
Pipe Assembly
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
C: INSPECTION
Check all disassembled parts for wear, damage or other problems. Repair or replace the defective parts as
necessary.
CAUTION:
Although the surface layer materials of rubber hoses have excellent weathering resistance, heat re-
sistance and resistance for low temperature brittleness, they are likely to be damaged chemically by
brake fluid, battery electrolyte, engine oil and automatic transmission fluid and their service lives are
to be very shortened. Wipe off hoses immediately if any of these come into contact with the hoses.
Since resistances for heat or low temperature brittleness are gradually declining according to time
accumulation of hot or cold conditions for the hoses and their service lives are shortening accord-
ingly, it is necessary to perform careful inspection frequently when the vehicle is used in hot weather
areas, cold weather areas and a driving condition in which many steering operations are required in
short time.
Particularly continuous work of relief valve over 5 seconds causes to reduce service lives of the hos-
es, the oil pump, the fluid, etc. due to over heat.
Par t Maintenance par ts Corrective action
Pipe
•O–ring fitting surface damage
•Nut damage
•Pipe damage
Replace with a new part.
Clamp • Loose clamps Replace with a new part.
Hose
•Flare surface damage
•Flare nut damage
•Outer surface cracks
•Outer surface wear
•Clip damage
•End coupling or adapter for deformation
Replace with a new part.
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Pressure hose burst
Excessive holding time of relief status Instruct customers.
Malfunction of the relief valve Replace the oil pump.
Poor cold character istic of fluid R eplace fluid.
Disconnection of the return
hose
Improper connection Repair.
Loosening of the clip Retighten.
Poor cold character istic of fluid R eplace fluid.
Fluid slightly leaking out of
hose
Wrong layout, tensioned Replace the hose.
Excessive play of engine due to deterioration of
engine mounting rubberReplace the parts if defective.
Improper stop position of pitching stopper Replace the parts if defective.
Crack on hose
Excessive holding time of relief statusReplace.
Instruct customers.
Excessive tightening torque for return hose clip Replace.
Power steer ing fluid, engine oil, electrolyte adhere
on the hose surface
Replace.
Be careful during service work.
To o m a n y u s e s i n e x t r e m e l y c o l d w e a t h e rReplace.
Instruct customers.

PS-43
Oil Pump
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
3) Temporarily tighten the rear cover to the front
body.
4) Attach ST to the front body. Using the press, in-
stall the oil seal.
ST 34199AE030 INSTALLER
5) Install the pump pulley to front body.
6) Using the ST, place the oil pump in a vise.
ST 34199AE020 MOUNT
7) Remove the rear cover.
8) Using a 10 mm box wrench, tap the retaining
ring into the shaft groove.
9) Install the pressure plate as shown in the figure.
10) Apply the specified hydraulic oil to the O-rings,
and attach to the front casing and pressure plate.
11) Install the seal ring to the pressure plate.
12) With knock pin positions aligned, install the rear
cover.
Tightening torque:
27.5 N·m (2.8 kgf-m, 20.3 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the bolts in the order of (A),
(B), (C), (D) as shown in the figure. Then, tight-
en in the same sequence.
13) When reassembly is complete, turn the shaft by
hand to make sure that rotation is smooth. If it is ex-
cessively tight or there is a clear problem, detach
and check for foreign objects on the slide surface,
or whether there is any problems in the attachment,
and remove the cause of the problem.
(1) Groove
PS-00238
ST
PS-00239
PS-00240
( 1 )
PS-00241
( A )
( B )
( C )
( D )

PS-44
Oil Pump
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
E: INSPECTION
1. BASIC INSPECTION
Perform the following inspection procedures and replace faulty parts.
2. SERVICE LIMIT
Make a measurements as follows. If it exceeds the
service limit, replace with a new one.
CAUTION:
•When securing the oil pump on a vise, hold
the oil pump with the least possible force be-
tween two pieces of wood.
•Do not set the outside of flow control valve or
pulley on a vise; otherwise outside or pulley
might be deformed. Select properly sized wood
pieces.
1) Play of the pulley shaft
Condition:
P: When applying the force of 9.8 N (1.0 kgf,
2.2 lb)
Service limit:
Play in the radial direction (Direction )
Less than 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Axial play (Direction )
Less than 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
2) Deflection of the pulley groove
Service limit:
Less than 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
NOTE:
Read the value for one surface of V ditch, and then
the value for another off the dial.
No. Parts Inspection Corrective action
1Oil pump
(Exterior)
(1) Crack, damage or oil leakage Replace the oil pump with a new one.
(2) Play of pulley shaft
Measure the radial play and axial play.
If any of these exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump
with a new one.
2Pulley
(1) Damage Replace with a new part.
(2) BendMeasure the V groove deflection.
If it exceeds the service limit, replace the pulley with a new one.
3Oil pump
(Interior)
(1) Faulty or seized of vane pumpCheck the rotating resistance of pulley.
If it exceeds the service limit, replace the oil pump with new one.
(2) Bend in the shaft or damage
to bearing
If the a string is wrapped on the pulley and rotated, and the oil
pump emits a noise that is markedly different in tone and loud-
ness from a sound of a new oil pump, replace the oil pump with
a new one.
4O–ring Cracking or deterioration Replace with a new part.
5Bracket Cracking Replace with a new part.
(1) Dial gauge
PS-00145P
(1)
(1) Dial gauge
(1) Dial gauge
PS-00146P
(1)
PS-00147

PS-48
Power Steering Fluid
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
9. Power Steering Fluid
A: SPECIFICATION
B: INSPECTION
1) Check the power steering fluid for deterioration
or contamination. If the fluid is highly deteriorated
or contaminated, drain it and refill with new fluid.
2) Check the joints and units for oil leakage. If any
oil leaks are found, repair or replace the applicable
part.
3) Inspect the fluid level of reservoir tank with vehi-
cle on level surface and engine stopped.
If the level is at “MIN. ” point or below, add fluid to
keep the level in the specified range of the indica-
tor. If at “MAX. ” point or above, drain fluid by using
a syringe or the like.
(1) Check at power steering fluid temperature
20°C (68°F); read the fluid level on the “COLD”
side.
(2) Check at power steering fluid temperature
80°C (176°F); read the fluid level on the “HOT”
side.
C: REPLACEMENT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the crossmember support.
3) Remove the pipe joint in the center of gearbox,
and connect the vinyl hose to the pipe and joint.
Wipe fluid off while turning the steering wheel.
4) Add the specified fluid to reservoir tank at “MAX”
level.
5) Continue to turn the steering wheel slowly from
lock to lock until the bubbles stop appearing on oil
surface while keeping the fluid at the level in the
Step 4).
6) If the steering wheel is turned in a low fluid level
condition, air will be sucked into the pipe. If sucked,
leave it about half an hour and then do the step 5)
again.
7) Start the engine and let it idle.
8) Continue to turn the steering wheel slowly from
lock to lock again until the bubbles stop appearing
on oil surface while keeping the fluid at the level in
Step 4).
Normally bubbles will stop appearing after turning
the steering wheel from lock to lock three times.
9) In case bubbles do not stop appearing in the
tank, leave it about half an hour and then do the
step 4) all over again.
10) Lower the vehicle, and then idle the engine.
11) Continue to turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock until the bubbles stop appearing and change of
the fluid level is within 3 mm (0.12 in).
12) In case the following happens, leave it about
half an hour and then do step 8) to 11) again.
(1) The fluid level changes over 3 mm (0.12 in).
(2) Bubbles remain on the upper surface of the
fluid.
(3) Grinding noise is generated from oil pump.
13) Check the fluid leakage after turning steering
wheel from lock to lock with engine running.
Recommended power steering fluid Manufacturer
AT F D E X R O N I I I o r e q u i v a l e n t
B.P.
CALTEX
CASTROL
MOBIL
SHELL
TEXACO
PS-00745
HOT MAXHOT MAINCOLD MAXCOLD MAIN

PS-50
General Diagnostic Table
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
1. NOISE & VIBRATION
CAUTION:
Do not keep the relief valve operated over five seconds at any time or inner parts of the oil pump may
be damaged due to rapid increase of fluid temperature.
NOTE:
•A screeching noise may be heard immediately after the engine start in extremely cold conditions. In this
case, if the noise goes off during warm-up there is no abnormal function in the system. This is due to the fluid
characteristics in extremely cold condition.
•The oil pump normally makes a small whining noise due to its mechanism. Even if a noise is heard when
steering wheel is turned at stand still, there is no abnormal function in the system provided that the noise
eliminates when the vehicle is driving.
•When turning the steering wheel with the brake applied when the vehicle is parked, a screeching noise
may be generated by the brake disc and pads. This is not a fault in the steering system.
•There may be a small vibration around the steering devices when turning the steering wheel at standstill,
even though the component parts are operating properly.
Hydraulic systems are likely to generate this kind of vibration as well as working noise and fluid noise be-
cause of combined conditions, i.e., road surface and tire surface, engine speed and turning speed of steering
wheel, fluid temperature and braking condition.
These conditions do not indicate a problem in the system.
Confirm vibration for an AT model, by applying the parking brake on a concrete surface, shifting into the “D”
range, and turning the steering wheel repeatedly from slow to rapid, step by step.
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Hiss noise (continuous)
While engine is running.
Relief valve emits operating sound when steering wheel is
completely turned in either direction. (Do not keep this
condition over five seconds.)
Normal
Relief valve emits operating sound when steering wheel is
not turned. This means that the relief valve is defective. Replace the oil pump.
Rattling noise (intermittent)
While engine is running.
Interference with adjacent parts
Check the clearance.
Correct if necessary.
Pipe Assembly.>
Loosened installation of oil pump, oil tank, pump bracket,
gearbox or crossmemberRetighten.
Loose oil pump pulley or other pulley(s) Retighten.
Looseness of linkage, play of steering, improper tightening
(looseness) of suspension joint or steering columnRetighten or replace.
Sound generates from the inside of gearbox or oil pump.Replace faulty parts in the gear-
box or oil pump.
Knocking
When turning steering wheel in
both directions with small angle
repeatedly at engine ON or OFF.
Excessive backlash
Loosened lock nut for adjusting backlashAdjust and retighten.
Insufficient tightening or play in the tie–rod or tie–rod end Retighten or replace.
Grinding noise (continuous)
While engine is running.
Air in vane pump
Inspect and retighten the fluid
line connection.
Refill the fluid and vent air.
Va n e p u m p s e i z i n g R e p l a c e t h e o i l p u m p.
Oil pump pulley bearing seized Replace the oil pump.
Folded hose, flattened pipe Replace.
Squeal, squeak (intermittent or
continuous)
While engine is running.
Improper adjustment of pulley belt
Damaged or over tensioned pulley belt
Unequal length of pulley belts
Adjust or replace.
(Replace two belts as a set.)
Runout or dirty V–groove surface of oil pump pulley Clean or replace.

PS-51
General Diagnostic Table
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
Sizzling noise (continuous)
While engine is running.
Fluid aeration
Fix the faulty part causing aera-
tion.
Replace the fluid and vent air.
Damaged pipe of gearbox Replace the pipe.
Fa u lt y i n si de of h os e o r pi p e
Flattened hose or pipeRepair or replace.
Abnormal inside of oil tank Replace.
Removed oil tank cap Install cap.
Whistle (continuous)
While engine is running.Fa u lt y p i pe of g ea r b ox o r fa ul t y h os eReplace the faulty parts of the
gearbox or the hose.
Whine or growl (intermittent or
continuous)
While engine is running with/
without steering turned.
Looseness of oil pump, oil pump bracket attachment Retighten.
Fa u lt in s id e o f oi l p u mp o r h os e
Replace the oil pump or hose, if
the noise can be heard when
vehicle is running as well as
being stopped.
To r q u e c o n v e r t e r g r o w l , a i r c o n d i t i o n e r c o m p r e s s i o n g r o w lRemove the power steering pul-
ley belt and check.
Grinding noise (continuous)
While engine is running with the
steering turned.
Fa u lt in s id e o f ge a rb oxReplace the faulty parts of gear-
box.
Fa u lt y s t ee r i ng sh af t b ea r i ng A pp l y gr ea s e o r r e p la ce.
Occurs when turning the steering wheel with brakes (ser-
vice or parking) applied.
If the noise goes off when brake
is released, it is normal.
Vibration
While engine is running with/
without steering turned.
Engine speed is too low. Adjust, and notify customer.
Air in vane pumpRepair faulty part
Ve n t a i r.
Damaged valve in oil pump or gearboxReplace the faulty parts in gear-
box and oil pump.
Excessive play in steering, looseness of suspension parts Retighten.
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PS-52
General Diagnostic Table
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
2. MEASUREMENT OF STEERING EFFORT
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK STEERING EFFORT.
1) Stop the vehicle on paved road.
2) Start the engine.
3) Run the engine at idle.
4) Install a spring scale on the steering wheel.
5) Pull the spring scale at a right angle to the
steering wheel, and measure both right and left
steering wheel efforts.
NOTE:When turning the steering more quickly than
necessary from a direction to the other direction
at an engine speed over 2,000 rpm, steering ef-
fort may be heavy. This is caused by flow char-
acteristic of the fluid in the oil pump and is not a
defect.
Is the steering effort less than
29.4 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lb)?
Go to step 2.Adjust the back-
lash.
2CHECK STEERING EFFORT.
1) Stop the engine.
2) Pull the spring scale at a right angle to the
steering wheel, and measure both right and left
steering wheel efforts.
Is the steering effort less than
294.2 N (30 kgf, 66.2 lb)?
Go to step 3.Perform the
adjustment.
3CHECK STEERING WHEEL EFFORT.
1) Remove the universal joint.
2) Measure the steering wheel effort.
Is steering effort less than 2.26
N (0.23 kgf, 0.51 lb)?
Go to step 4.Check, adjust and
replace if neces-
sary.
4CHECK STEERING WHEEL EFFORT.
Measure the steering wheel effort.
Is the difference of steering
effort between right and left
less than 20%?
Go to step 5.Check, adjust and
replace if neces-
sary.
5CHECK UNIVERSAL JOINT.
Measure the swing torque of the joint (yoke of
steering column side). INSPECTION, Universal Joint.>
Is the swing torque of the uni-
versal joint less than 7.3 N
(0.74 kgf, 1.64 lb)?
Go to step 6.Replace with a
new part.
6CHECK UNIVERSAL JOINT.
Measure the swing torque of the joint (yoke of
gearbox side). Universal Joint.>
Is the swing torque of the uni-
versal joint less than 3.8 N
(0.39 kgf, 0.86 lb)?
Go to step 7.Replace with a
new part.
7CHECK FRONT WHEEL.
Check the front wheels.
Does the front wheels have
unsteady revolution or rattling,
or does the brake drag?
Inspect, readjust
and replace if nec-
essary.
Go to step 8.
8CHECK TIE–ROD ENDS.
Remove the tie–rod ends.
If the tie-rod ends of suspen-
sion have unsteady revolution
or rattling?
Inspect and
replace if neces-
sary.
Go to step 9.
9BALL JOINT CHECK.
Remove the ball joint.
If the ball joints of suspension
have unsteady revolution or
rattling?
Inspect and
replace if neces-
sary.
Go to step 10.
10 CHECK GEARBOX.
Measure the rotating of gearbox.
GEARBOX, INSPECTION, Steering Gear-
box.>
Is the rotating resistance of
steering gearbox less than
10.5 N (1.1 kgf, 2.4 lb)? Is the
difference between right and
left sides less than 20%?
Go to step 11.Readjust the back-
lash, and if ineffec-
tive, replace the
faulty par ts.
11 CHECK GEARBOX.
Measure the sliding of gearbox.
Gearbox.>
Is the sliding resistance of
steering gearbox less than 400
N (41 kgf, 90 lb)? Is the differ-
ence between the right and left
sliding resistance less than
20%?
Steering effort is
normal.
Readjust the back-
lash, and if ineffec-
tive, replace the
faulty par ts.

TPM(diag)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil etc.) from the tire pressure monitoring control module con-
nector when removing or installing.
NOTE:
To check harness for broken wires or short circuits, shake trouble spot or connector.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK PRE-INSPECTION.
1) Check with the user regarding when the
warning light lit or started blinking.
2) Before performing diagnostics, check the
components which might mal-affect tire pres-
sure monitor system. INSPECTION, General Description.>
Is the component that might
affect the tire pressure monitor
system normal?
Go to step 2.Repair or replace
each component.
2CHECK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(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 Subaru
Select Monitor to ON.
NOTE:If the communication function of the Subaru Se-
lect Monitor cannot be executed normally,
check the communication circuit. TPM(diag)-11, COMMUNICATION FOR INI-
TIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE, INSPECTION, Sub-
aru Select Monitor.>
4) Read the DTC. OPERATION, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
Is DTC displayed? Go to step 4.Go to step 3.
3PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS.
1) Inspect using “General Diagnostic Table”.
Ta b l e . >
2) Perform the clear memory mode. TPM(diag)-9, CLEAR MEMORY, OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
3) Perform the inspection mode. TPM(diag)-17, Inspection Mode.>
4) Read the DTC. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC),
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Check the DTC is not displayed.
Does the tire pressure warn-
ing light illuminates for about 2
seconds and then foes off after
turning on the ignition switch,
and then go out?
Finish the diagno-
sis.
Check using
“Diagnostic Proce-
dure for TPM”
TPM(diag)-14,
WITHOUT DTC,
INSPECTION,
Subaru Select
Monitor.>
4PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.
1) Refer to “List of Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).”
2) Correct the cause of trouble.
3) Perform the clear memory mode. TPM(diag)-9, CLEAR MEMORY, OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
4) Perform the drive test.
Drive the vehicle at a speed more than 40 km/h
(25 MPH) for at least 10 minutes.
5) Read the DTC. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC),
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Is DTC displayed? Repeat steps 1 to
4 until DTC is not
shown.
Finish the diagno-
sis.