VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
6. Install the J 44873 (1) to the pinion flange (2).
7. While holding the pinion flange stationary with a breaker bar on the J 44873, tighten the pinion flange nut.
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Tighten the nut to 203 Nm (150 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the J 44873 from pinion flange.
9. Install the propeller shaft to the vehicle using support stands to assist in positioning the propeller shaft.
10. Hand install the support bearing retainer bolts to the vehicle underbody.
11. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft and the PTU output flange.
12. Install the bolts to the propeller shaft and the PTU flange.
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Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
