Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
Fluid Pump: Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLY
Follow disassembly steps outlined in illustration.
NOTE: Disassembly service points as follows:
A. Drive gear / driven gear removal. (4 & 5)
1. Put mating marks on the side of removed gears for their reassembly in correct direction. (Use a felt marker or equivalent.)
INSPECTION OF DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVEN GEAR
Body Clearance
1. Pull the drive and driven gear hard to one side.
2. Measure the clearance between the driven gear and oil pump body with a feeler gauge while pushing the driven gear strongly toward the
opposite side.