Axle Lock Washer - Not Reusable

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SUBJECT:
LOCK WASHER USE ON RWD AXLES, MANUAL CHANGE
NO. TSB-89-001
DATE June, 1989
MODEL Truck, Montero, Van/Wagon

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE (1989 Montero shown, typical):

PURPOSE TSB REVISION: 89-27-001

This bulletin is to inform you of a change in procedures when replacing a rear axle bearing. The lock washer used to retain the axle lock nuts is a non-reuseable part. A new lock washer should always be used during reassembly. Make the change to the Service Manuals as shown below. As a reference to this bulletin, please write the TSB number in the TSB Revision box at the bottom of the affected page.

AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS

1983 Truck Service Manual Page 3-8
1984, 1985, 1986 Truck Service Manual Page 3-11
1987, 1988 Truck Service Manual Page 3-19
1989 Truck Service Manual Volume 1 Page 3-14

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Montero Service Manual Page 3-13

1987, 1988 Montero Service Manual Volume 1 Page 3-22
1989 Montero Service Manual Volume 1 Page 3-18

1987, 1988 Van/Wagon Service Manual Volume 1 Page 3-14
1989 Van/Wagon Service Manual Volume 1 Page 3-13