As a certified master mechanic who just performed this job on a 2006 Saturn Vue with the 3.5 liter V6 in AWD trim, I have to say that everything written by GM for the instructions is dead wrong, at least when it comes to the AWD V6 Vue. In fact, I spent more time trying to follow the false factory instruction...
Maybe PowerStroker already knew this, but Fords is now charging a core charge of $500 per converter if you buy them from the dealership! While it's their prerogative, I just find it very odd because Emissions rules say that used converters can not be re-sold -- and outside of melting them down for the p...