Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
Differential Axle Housing: Customer Interest
Rear Axle - Vibration
NO.: TSB-97-27-001
DATE: March, 1997
MODEL: 1997 Montero Sport
SUBJECT:
VIBRATION AT ACCELERATION
PURPOSE
A vibration may be felt from the rear axle when accelerating from a stop and driving straight. This is caused by the internal design of rear axle housing.
Begining with October, 1996 vehicle production, the housing has been modified to eliminate the vibration.
An improved rear axle housing assembly replacement part is available to eliminate the vibration when driving straight after stopping. This bulletin
describes how to identify the new assembly.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1997 Montero Sport models produced before October, 1996 (VIN VP000532)
PROCEDURE
Replace the rear axle housing with new, improved parts. The new housing assembly can be identified by the two welding marks on the rear of the gear
case housing as shown:
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Rear Axle Housing Assembly
Nature Code: 82G
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. 27611010
Time Allowance: 4.2 hr.
Warranty Coverage: 5 years/60,000 miles
Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply