I don't have an SRX yet, but I'm looking at a 2004 3.6 whose ad says "rear differential needs replace". Price is decent, so I'll probably buy it. I have spent the last few hours scouring this and another forum for info on interchangability and haven't seen this asked or addressed. Is there something different aside from p/n between the '04 and '05-and-up rear diff assembly? I see ebay ads that say they fit all and I see others that say '05-'09. I can see that the casting has different webbing on the outside, but the mounting locations look the same. If the mounting is the same, and the ratio is the same 3.23, aside from limited-slip, are there other differences I need to be aware of?
I have read that the timing chain tensioners can be problematic. This car has 158k on it, so I will probably replace the timing chain soon anyway. And make sure the roof drains are all clear.
I'll spend some more time reading about things to look for on this car, but hopefully the rear end is the only major thing I'll need to address soon.
TIA!
Dave
I have read that the timing chain tensioners can be problematic. This car has 158k on it, so I will probably replace the timing chain soon anyway. And make sure the roof drains are all clear.
I'll spend some more time reading about things to look for on this car, but hopefully the rear end is the only major thing I'll need to address soon.
TIA!
Dave