Montero Sport LTD 2WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2000)
Pull the rear axle shaft from axle housing. If the rear axle shaft is hard to remove, use the special tools MB990211, MB990241.
<B> OIL SEAL REMOVAL
Use special tools MB990211, MB990212 with hook attached to remove the oil seal.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>A< OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
Drive the new oil seal into the rear axle housing end by using the special tools MB990930, MB990938.
>B< AXLE SHAFT END PLAY ADJUSTMENT
<VEHICLES WITHOUT ABS EXCEPT 6G74>
When removing and reinstalling the axle shaft, end play adjustment is not needed. Re-use the current thickness and number of shims. When
replacing the axle shaft or the wheel bearings, the following adjustment is needed.
1. Insert a 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick shim and O-ring into the left side rear axle housing.
2. Apply 3M AAD TM Part Number 8663 or equivalent to the mating surface of the bearing case, install the left axle shaft into rear axle housing
and tighten the nuts to 49 - 59 Nm (36 - 43 ft. lbs.).
3. Temporarily install the right axle shaft assembly to the axle housing without installing the O-ring or shim.
