Montero Sport V6-3.5L SOHC (2004)
LOWER ARM AND TORSION BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTION
CAUTION:
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Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.
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Hang special tool MB991897 with cord to prevent it from falling.
1. Install the special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool MB991897 parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are
still parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie lower arm ball joint.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TORSION BAR/REAR ANCHOR ARM INSTALLATION