Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
3. Tighten the nut of special too MB990819 a little at a time while measuring the turning torque of the drive pinion.
Standard value:
New (with anti-rust agent): 0.6 - 0.9 Nm (5.3 - 8.0 inch lbs.)
New/reused (gear oil applied): 0.4 - 0.5 Nm (3.5 - 4.4 inch lbs.)
4. Clean the side bearing hub.
5. Place special tool MB991170 between the side bearing hub of the gear carrier, and position the notch as shown in the illustration. Then
tighten side bearing mounting bolt.
6. Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance (A) between special tools MB990819, MB991169 and MB991170.
7. Remove special tools MB990819 and/or MB991169.
8. Use a micrometer to measure the shown dimensions (B, C) of special tools MB990819, MB991169, MB991170.
9. Install the bearing cap, and then use a cylinder gauge to measure inside diameter (D) of the bearing cap.
10. Calculate thickness (F) of the required drive pinion rear shim twice by the following formula. Select a shim which most closely matches
this thickness.
F = A + B + C - 1/2D - E
E: <4G64> 100.00 mm (3.937 inches)
<6G72> 115.00 mm (4.527 inches)
