Montero Sport LS 4WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1999)
Steering Gear: Mechanical Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Ball And Nut Type
Gear Ratio .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16.4 - 18.0
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Mainshaft End Play ............................................................................................................................................................... 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) or less
Cross-Shaft End Play ............................................................................................................................................................. 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) or less
Mainshaft Total Breakaway Torque ................................................................................................................................. 0.69 - 1.28 Nm (6- 12 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Backlash (Limit) ........................................................................................................................................................... 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Gear Box Housing Jam Nut ........................................................................................................................................... 147 - 167 Nm (108 - 123 ft. lbs.)
Return Tube Flare ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolt ...................................................................................................................................................................... 54 - 64 Nm (40 - 47 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Nut ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Bolt ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Self-Locking Nut ........................................................................................................................................................... 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolt ................................................................................................................................................................ 56 - 64 Nm (41 - 47 ft. lbs.)
