Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
CAUTION: To prevent the piston rod lock nut inside the strut from loosening, do not use an impact wrench when the locking nuts are
loosened.
Reassembly Service Points
>>A<< Self-Locking Nut Installation
CAUTION: Do not tighten the special tool bolt too tight. The tool will be broken if the bolt is tightened over the allowable torque 74 Nm (55 ft.
lbs.). Install the special tools evenly, and so that the maximum length will be attained within the installation range. Do not use an impact wrench,
as it will cause the bolt of the special tool to be seized.
1. Install the special tool same as its removal and compress the coil spring to install to the shock absorber.
Fig. 7 Installing Coil Spring
2. Align the coil spring lower end and the stepped spring lower pad with the shock absorber spring seat stepped part.
>>B<< Spring Bracket Assembly Installation
Install the spring bracket assembly which faces the shock absorber as shown in the illustration.
>>C<< Self-Locking Nut Installation
CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench, as it will cause the bolt of the special tool to be seized.
1. Tighten the self-locking nut loosely.
2. Remove the special tools (MB991237 MB991238) and then tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque 22 ± 2 Nm (17 ± 1 ft. lbs.).
