2009 SUBARU TRIBECA suspension

RS-5
General Description
REAR SUSPENSION
D: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
20099AE000 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
Used for replacing the front lateral link bushing.
20099PA010 INSTALLER &
REMOVER
Used for replacing the rear trailing link bushing.
20099AE040 INSTALLER &
REMOVER SET
Used for replacing the rear trailing link bushing.
20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT
SOCKET
Used for removing and installing shock mount.
ST20099AE000
ST20099PA010
ST20099AE040
ST20399AG000

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-7
Wheel Alignment
REAR SUSPENSION
2. Wheel Alignment
A: INSPECTION
NOTE:
Measure and adjust the front and rear wheel align-
ment at a time. Refer to the section “FS” for mea-
surement and adjustment of wheel alignment.

RS-8
Rear Stabilizer
REAR SUSPENSION
3. Rear Stabilizer
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear
wheels.
2) Remove the stabilizer link.
3) Remove the stabilizer link.
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
•Use a new flange nut (with WAX).
•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:
Stabilizer link
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44 ft-lb)
Stabilizer clamp
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the bushing for cracks, fatigue or dam-
age.
2) Check the stabilizer link for damage.
RS-00178
RS-00179

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)

RS-10
Rear Trailing Link
REAR SUSPENSION
D: ASSEMBLY
Using the ST A and ST B, press-fit the bushing.
STA 20099AE040 INSTALLER & REMOVER
SET
STB 20099PA010 INSTALLER & REMOVER
CAUTION:
Make sure to press the bushing straight in.
E: INSPECTION
Check the trailing link for bending, corrosion or
damage.
RS-00183
ST-B
ST-A

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

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.

RS-00185
RS-00186
RS-00187
RS-00188
(1) Mount
(2) Protrusion por tion
(3) Front side of vehicle