SRX 2WD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
13. Install the propeller shaft coupler (2) to the differential flange (3).
14. Remove the jack.
15. Inspect the propeller shaft to flange nuts (4), bolts (6), and washers (5). Replace if damaged or worn.
16. Important:
If reusing the propeller shaft to flange nuts and bolts, to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention, the threads must be free of debris prior to
the application of threadlocker.
Thoroughly clean the threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N
10953488), or equivalent to the propeller shaft to the flange bolt. Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled
area of the bolt. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
17. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange washers (5) to the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts (6).
18. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts (6) and washers (5) to the differential flange (3) and propeller shaft coupler (2).
19. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange nuts (4).
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Tighten the propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
20. Inspect the fluid level.
21. Lower the vehicle.
