Montero SR 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1997)
Idler Arm Starting Torque Check
1.
Give 10 hard swing to the idler arm.
2.
Measure the idler arm swing resistance with a spring scale.
Standard value:
Starting torque: 0.3 - 2.0 Nm (3 - 17 inch lbs.)
Turning torque: 2.3 - 15.4 N (.5 - 33.9 lbs.)
Idler Arm Starting Torque Check
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use the special too to measure the breakaway torque of the ball
joint.
Standard value:
Tie rod end: 1 - 3.0 Nm (9 - 26 inch lbs.)
Idler arm: 0.5 - 2.0 N (4 - 17 inch lbs.)
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod assembly.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball joint swings smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is
possible to use that ball joint.
INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.
NOTE: Installation service points as follows:
a. Pipe/tie rod end, inner/tie rod end, outer installation (2, 3 & 4).