Montero 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1998)
2) Apply gummed cloth tape around the edge of the bearing case for protection.
3) As shown in the figure, hold the axle shaft. Using a grinder shave off a point of its circumference locally until the wall thickness become as
follows:
0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 inch) for axle shaft side
2.0 mm (0.08 inch) for bearing side
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bearing case and the axle shaft.
4) Fix the axle shaft and shave off the remaining 2.0 mm (0.08 inch) on the side of the bearing of the retainer.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bearing case and the axle shaft.
5) Cut in with a chisel the place where the retainer ring has been shaven and remove the retainer.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the axle shaft.
<C> Axle Shaft Sub Assembly Removal
1) Adjust the height of the hanger. 'Then install the washers, plate and nuts in that order as shown in the figure.
NOTE: If the bar of special tool (MB991552) is short, connect the extension bar (MB991601) to adjust the height of the hanger.
2) Place the end of the bolt against the center of the axle shaft, and then tighten the nuts to remove the axle shaft from the bearing case assembly.
