Montero Sport LTD 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1999)
Do not drop the outer bearing inner race.
Installation Service Points
>A< Jam Nut Installation
Fig. 2 Spindle Nut Removal
Using special tool MB990954 tighten the jam nut by the following procedures.
1. Tighten the jam nut to 127 - 196 Nm (94 - 145 ft. lbs.), and then turn the front hub assembly to run in the bearings.
2. Loosen the nuts to 0 Nm (0 inch lbs.).
3. After re-tightening to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.), loosen the jam nuts by approximately 30° angle.
>B< Spring Washer Installation
Install the lock washer. If the hole position is not aligned with the jam nut, move it within a range of not more than 20° angle until the holes are
aligned.
>C< Hub Rotary Sliding Resistance And Wheel Bearing Axial Movement Adjustment <4WD>
1. Use a spring scale to measure the hub rotary sliding resistance (hub rotation breakaway torque) as shown in the illustration.
