Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
A. Snap ring removal. (1)
Place mating marks on the yokes of the universal joint that is to be disassembled.
B. Journal bearing removal. (3)
Required Special Tools or equivalents:
MB990840 (Type 1, Type 2): Universal joint remover/installer
MB991410 (Type 2): Collar
CAUTION: Do not tap the journal bearings to remove them, as this will upset the balance of the propeller shaft.
1. Use special tool MB990840 and MB991410 to press in the journal bearing on one side, and take out the journal bearing on the opposite
side.
2. Insert special tool MB990840 and MB991410 into the other side and press the journal to remove the first journal bearing that was pushed.
C. Center yoke removal. (8)
Place a mating mark on the center yoke and front propeller shaft, and then remove the center yoke.