Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
Because the seal rings expand after installation, tighten after installing by using special tool MB991317 to compress the rings, or press down by
hand.
>>H<< Lower Oil Seal Installation
CAUTION: To eliminate a seal malfunction at the valve housing alignment surface, the upper surface of the oil seal should project outward
approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) from the housing edge surface.
Using special tool MB990941, press the oil seal into the valve housing.
>>I<< End Plug Installation
1. Apply the 3M AAD Part number 8663 or equivalent to the threaded part of the end plug.
2. Secure the threaded portion of the end plug at two places by using a punch.
>>J<< Rack Support Cover/Lock Nut Installation
1. Apply the 3M AAD Part number 8663 or equivalent to the threaded part of the rack support cover.
2. Use special tool MB991204 to tighten rack support cover to 12 ± 2 Nm (106 ± 21 inch lbs.).
3. Turn the rack support cover 10° counterclockwise.
4. Use special tool MB991204 to hold the rack support cover, and then tighten the lock nut to 59 ± 10 Nm (44 ± 7 ft. lbs.).
>>K<< Total Pinion Torque Adjustment