Montero V6-3.8L SOHC (2005)
Use a piece of pipe or similar tool to remove the oil seal from the gear housing.
ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coating of GENUINE MITSUBISHI POWER STEERING FLUID to the both sides of the oil seal.
2. Using special tools MB991199 and MB991197, press the oil seal into the rack housing.
>>B<< NEEDLE BEARING/LOWER BEARING INSTALLATION
1. Apply GENUINE MITSUBISHI POWER STEERING FLUID to housing, bearing and oil seal press fitting surface.
CAUTION: Press-fit straight. The valve housing is aluminum, and may become deformed if press-fit on an angle.
2. Press fit needle roller bearing with special tools MB990938 and MB991202.
>>C<< RACK ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not plug the vent hole in the rack with grease.
1. Apply a coating of multipurpose grease to the rack assembly teeth face.