Montero V6-3.8L SOHC (2005)
3. Insert a wedge between the side gear and the pinion shaft to lock the side gear.
4. Measure the differential gear backlash with a dial indicator on the pinion gear.
Standard value: 0 - 0.076 mm (0 - 0.0030 inch)
Limit: 0.2 mm (0.007 inch)
5. If the differential gear backlash exceeds the limit, adjust the backlash by installing thicker side gear spacers.
6. If adjustment is not possible, replace the side gears and pinion gears as a set.
7. Measure the differential gear backlash once again, and confirm that it is within the limit.
>>G<< LOCK PIN INSTALLATION
1. Align the pinion shaft lock pin hole with the differential case lock pin hole, and drive in the lock pin.
2. Stake the lock pin with a punch at two points.
>>H<< DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION
1. Clean the drive gear attaching bolts.
2. Remove the adhesive adhered to the threaded holes of the drive gear by turning the special tool MB990813 (tap M10 x 1.25), and then clean
the threaded holes by applying compressed air.
3. Apply the specified adhesive to the threaded holes of the drive gear.
Specified adhesive: 3M AAD Part number 8730, 8731 or equivalent
4. Install the drive gear onto the differential case with the mating marks properly aligned. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in a diagonal
sequence.
