STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2006)
3. Using J 46262 install the new drive pinion seal to the differential.
4. Remove the J 46262 from the new drive pinion seal.
5. Install the pinion flange to the drive pinion shaft.
6. Important: The pinion shaft threads and the pinion flange nut must be free of residue and debris prior to application of threadlocker in order to
ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
Prepare the pinion shaft threads and the pinion flange nut for assembly:
1. Thoroughly clean the residue from the pinion shaft threads by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Thoroughly clean the residue from the pinion flange nut by using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
7. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to 2/3 of the threaded length of the pinion shaft threads. Ensure
that there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the pinion shaft threads.
8. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately ten minutes before installation.
9. Install the drive pinion flange nut to the pinion shaft.