Montero Sport LTD 2WD V6-35L SOHC (2000) Steering Gear Component Information Diagrams
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection
STEERING GEAR BACKLASH CHECK
1. Jack up the vehicle front and hold the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Take apart the pitman arm and the relay rod.
3. Measure the steering gear backlash at the pitman arm top end with a dial indicator.
Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
4. If the measured value exceeds the limit, screw in the steering gear box adjusting bolt until the steering wheel free play is within the standard value.
NOTE: Be sure to make the adjustment with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
NOTE: If the adjusting bolt is overtightened, more steering effort will be required, and return of the wheel will be adversely affected.