FX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2003)
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Install new nuts/bolts that hold the Rear Propeller Shaft to the Transmission Output Companion Flange. Refer to "Procedure B".
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Install new bolts that hold the Front Propeller Shaft to the Front Differential Companion Flange. Refer to Procedure C".
Procedure A
IMPORTANT:
Replace the bolts one at a time. Do NOT remove more than one bolt at a time.
1.
Remove four nuts and remove the Exhaust Heat Shield (see Figure 1).
2.
Replace each bolt (one at a time) that holds the Rear Propeller Shaft to the Rear Differential Companion Flange (see Figure 2).
3.
Tighten each new bolt to; 57 N-m (5.8 kg-m, 42 ft-lb).
4.
Re-install the Exhaust Heat Shield.
Procedure B (AWD Model ONLY)
IMPORTANT:
Replace the nuts/bolts one at a time. Do NOT remove more than one nut/bolt at a time.