Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
CAUTION: Do not tap the journal bearings to remove them, as this will upset the balance of the propeller shaft.
1. Use Special Tool MB990840 to press in the journal bearing on one side, and take out the journal bearing on the opposite side.
2. Insert special tool MB990840 into the other side and press the journal to remove the first journal bearing that was pushed.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< JOURNAL BEARING INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be careful when pressing the journal bearings. If they are pressed at an angle, the inside of the journal bearings will be damaged.
1. Use Special Tool MB990840 to press the journal bearing into the yoke until the snap ring groove is fully visible.
2. Use Special Tool MB990840 to press the opposite side journal bearing into the yoke.
3. Align the mating marks on the yoke and propeller shaft, and install the propeller shaft journal bearings.
>>B<< SNAP RING INSTALLATION
1. Install a snap ring to one side of the journal.
