Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
NOTE
The retainer is secured in a predetermined position by tightening the ball joint nut to the specified torque.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< KNUCKLE AND UPPER ARM CONNECTION
If the upper arm ball joint is disengaged from the knuckle, always renew the upper arm ball joint dust cover and retainer by following the procedure
below.
1. Remove the dust cover.
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the ball joint stud.
2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the retainer.
3. Apply multi-purpose grease evenly around the ball joint stud.
Amount to use: 8 g (0.3 oz)
4. Apply multi-purpose grease to the new retainer, and assemble it to the new dust cover.
CAUTION
Total grease amount (grease amount used in step 3 and this step) should be 22 1 g (0.8 0.04 oz).
