Montero V6-3.8L SOHC (2005)
4. Install the side bearing adjusting spacers and differential case assembly, as shown in the illustration, to the gear carrier.
5. Tap the side bearing adjusting spacers with the special tool MB990939 to fit them to the side bearing outer race.
6. Align the mating marks on the gear carrier and the bearing cap, and then tighten the bearing cap.
7. With the drive pinion locked in place, measure the drive gear backlash with a dial indicator on the drive gear.
NOTE: Measure at four points or more on the circumference of the drive gear.
Standard value: 0.11 - 0.16 mm (0.004 - 0.006 inch)
