Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
11. Fit the selected drive pinion rear shim(s) to the drive pinion, and press-fit the drive pinion rear bearing inner race by using special tool
MB990728.
D. Drive pinion preload adjustment. (-)
Required Special Tools or equivalents:
MB990326: Preload Socket.
MB990727: Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer.
MB990850: End Yoke Holder.
1. Insert the drive pinion into the gear carrier, and then install the following parts in sequence from the carrier rear side. Drive pinion spacer,
drive pinion front shim and drive pinion front bearing inner race, companion flange.
NOTE: Do not install the oil seal.
2. Tighten the companion flange to the specified torque by using special tool MB990850.
Tightening torque: 216 Nm (159 ft. lbs.)
3. Measure the drive pinion turning torque (without the oil seal).
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. If the drive pinion turning torque is not within the standard value, adjust the turning torque by replacing the drive pinion front shim(s) or
the drive pinion spacer.