Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
NOTE: When selecting the drive pinion front shims, if the number of shims is large, reduce the number of shims to a minimum by
selecting the drive pinion spacers.
Also, select the drive pinion spacer from the following two types.
Height of drive pinion spacer and identification color:
56.67 mm (2.231 inch): None.
57.01 mm (2.244 inch): White.
5. Remove the companion flange and drive pinion again. Then insert the drive pinion front bearing inner race into the gear carrier. Use
special tool MB990727 to press-fit the oil seal.
6. Install the drive pinion assembly and companion flange with mating marks properly aligned. Tighten the companion flange self-locking nut
to the specified torque using special tool MB990850.
Tightening torque: 216 Nm (159 ft. lbs.)
7. Measure the drive pinion turning torque (with oil seal) to verify that the drive pinion turning torque complies with the standard value.
Standard value:
New (with anti-rust agent): 0.85 - 1.15 Nm (7.52 - 10.18 inch lbs.)
New/reused (gear oil applied): 0.65 - 0.75 Nm (5.75 - 6.64 inch lbs.)
8. If the turning torque is not within the standard value, check the tightening torque of the companion flange self-locking nut, and the
installation of the oil seal.
E. Differential gear backlash adjustment. (-)
Adjust the differential gear backlash by the following procedure.
