Montero Sport LS 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)
Transmission Mount: All Technical Service Bulletins
Vehicle - Body Vibration
No: TSB-01-42A-014
DATE: December, 2001
MODEL: 1997-02 Montero Sport
SUBJECT:
VEHICLE BODY VIBRATION
This bulletin supercedes TSB-00-42A-003, issued April, 2000, to update affected vehicles and include additional possible repairs New and revised
information are indicated by -->.
PURPOSE
The procedures in this bulletin address customer body vibration complaints. To minimize the vibration condition, all inspection procedures in this
bulletin should be followed.
IMPORTANT
Customers should be advised that sport-utility vehicles are designed for more rugged operation than passenger cars, and will exhibit different ride
characteristics. Some body shake is normal on this type of vehicle, typically felt in the seat bottom and in the floor when driving on certain road
surfaces.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
--> 1997-2002 Montero Sport models. Refer to the applicable repair steps for model year and drive type shown.
PROCEDURE
1.
It is critical to determine the specific nature of the customer's complaint. Test drive the vehicle to verify the customer's complaint. If possible, this
should be done with the customer and the DPSM with you in the vehicle during the test drive.
2.
Review the vehicle repair history to determine what, if any, parts have already been replaced and/or parts that need to be ordered for this
complaint. Possible previous parts replacement could be:
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Intermediate steering shaft (p/n MR475226)
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(2WD Only) Rear propeller shaft - Refer to part numbers.
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(2WD Only) Transmission mount - Refer to part numbers.
3.
Check the vehicle's ride height as follows. For best results, perform this check with the vehicle on a drive-on rack.
a.
To settle the suspension, rock the vehicle back and forth a few times. Do this with the transmission in "D" or first gear, and again in Reverse.
