Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
Tie Rod End: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Tie Rod Torque Specifications Change
NO.: TSB-97-37A-004
DATE: August, 1997
MODEL: See below
Subject:
TIE ROD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
[TSB Revision TSB-97-37A-004]
PURPOSE
The steering linkage tie rod end torque specifications have been changed for affected models.
The new tie rod end torque specifications are:
4-wheel drive models: 80-110 Nm (58-80 ft/lbs)
2-wheel drive models: 65-75 Nm (43-54 ft/lbs.)
Write the TSB revision number of this bulletin in the "TSB Revision" box at the bottom of the affected service manual pages.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1984-97 Montero
1987-96 Truck
AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS
1984 Montero, Volume 1, pages 19-3, 19-31
1985 Montero, Volume 1, pages 19-3, 19-36
1986 Montero, Volume 1, pages 19-3, 19-38
1987 Montero, Volume 1, pages 19-4, 19-39
1988 Montero, Volume 1, pages 19-4, 19-40
1989 Montero, Volume 1, pages 19-4, 19-37
1990-91 Montero, Volume 1, pages 37-4, 37-39,
1992-95 Montero, Volume 1, page 37A-39,
1996 Montero, Volume 1, page 37A-35
1997 Montero, Volume 1, page 37A-35
1987 Truck, Volume 1, pages 19-5, 19-52, 19-53
1988 Truck, Volume 1, pages 19-4, 19-55, 19-56
1989 Truck, Volume 1, pages 19-4, 19-48, 19-49
1990 Truck, Volume 1, pages 37-4, 37-39
1991 Truck, Volume 1, pages 37-4, 37-39
1992-96 Truck, Volume 1, pages 37A-4, 37A-39