STS RWD V8-4.6L (2007)
2. Using the J 45005, install the drive pinion seal to the differential.
3. Position the drive pinion flange to the pinion shaft.
Important: The pinion shaft threads and the drive pinion flange nut must be free of residue and debris prior to application of
threadlocker in order to ensure proper adhesion and fastener retention.
4. Prepare the pinion shaft threads and the drive pinion flange nut for assembly:
1. Thoroughly clean the residue from the pinion shaft threads using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
2. Thoroughly clean the residue from the drive pinion flange nut using denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
5. 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.
6. Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
7. Install the J 45012 to the drive pinion flange.
Position the lower bolt (1) ahead and outside of the J 45012.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
8. While holding the J 45012, install the drive pinion nut using the J 34826.
Tighten the nut to 285 N.m (210 lb ft).
9. Remove the J 45012 from the drive pinion flange.
10. Push the propeller shaft toward the front of the vehicle and position the propeller shaft CV joint to the drive pinion flange.
Align the reference mark on the propeller shaft CV joint and the drive pinion flange.
