Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
INSPECTION
Return Spring Assembly
Measure the free length of the spring including the spring seat.
Standard value: Approximately 18.6 mm (0.73 inch)
ASSEMBLY
Assembly in reverse order as Disassembly.
NOTE: Assembly service points as follows:
A. Snap ring installation. (5)
Required Special Tools or equivalents:
MD991556: Spring Compressor.
MD998924: Spring Compressor Retainer.
CAUTION: Do not align the end gap of the snap ring with the cutout of the support, or disassembly in the future will not be possible. Do not
work on the support laying flat on the workbench. The backside edge is very sensitive to scarring and distortion.