Montero Sport 2WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
C. Front hub assembly removal. (8)
Do not drop the outer bearing inner race.
INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.
NOTE: Installation service points as follows:
Fig. 2 Spindle Nut Removal
A. Jam nut installation. (7)
Required Special Tool or equivalent:
MB990954: Lock Nut Wrench.
Using special tool MB990954 tighten the jam nut by the following procedures.
1. Tighten the jam nut to 127 - 196 Nm (94 - 145 ft. lbs.), and then turn the front hub assembly to run in the bearings.
2. Loosen the nuts to 0 Nm (0 inch lbs.).
3. After re-tightening to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.), loosen the jam nuts by approximately 30°.
B. Spring washer installation. (6)
Install the lock washer. If the hole position is not aligned with the jam nut, move it within a range of not more than 20° until the holes are
aligned.
