Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
4. Align the cage's hole and the channel in the mainshaft, and insert two or three balls.
5. Insert the remainder of the balls into the cage's hole while pressing the ball with the bearing race.
6. When installing the mainshaft, connect it to the valve housing while pressing the bearing race so that the balls do not come out.
f.
Jam nut installation (13).
Required Special Tools:
MB991367: Special Spanner.
MB991394: Pin Set or equivalents.
Using special tools MB991394 and MB991367, tighten carefully until the jam nut contacts the bearing race.
g. Mainshaft end play adjustment (-).
Required Special Tools:
MB991367: Special Spanner.
MB991394: Pin Set or equivalents.
1. Adjust the play by tightening the jam nut gradually so that the mainshaft end play will meet the range of the standard value.
Standard value: 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) or less.
2. Use a punch to crimp the circumference of the jam nut so as to secure the jam nut.
3. Check to be sure that the mainshaft rotates smoothly.
