1997 Montero Sport 2WD V6-30L SOHC: Steering Gear Mechanical Specifications
Steering Gear: Mechanical Specifications
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Gear Box Housing Jam Nut ..................................................................................................................................... 147 - 167 Nm (108 - 123 ft. lbs.)
Return Tube Flare ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolt ................................................................................................................................................................ 54 - 64 Nm (40 - 47 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Bolt .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Self-locking Nut ....................................................................................................................................................... 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolt .......................................................................................................................................................... 56 - 64 Nm (41 - 47 ft. lbs.)
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Gear Ratio .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16.4 - 18.0
Mainshaft End Play ......................................................................................................................................................... 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) or less
Cross-Shaft End Play ....................................................................................................................................................... 0.05 mm (0.002 inch) or less
Mainshaft Total Breakaway Torque ........................................................................................................................... 0.69 - 1.28 Nm (6- 12 inch lbs.)