Exhaust System Replacement
Removal Procedure
Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Lower the rear suspension to gain clearance for the exhaust system removal. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
- Loosen the exhaust muffler clamp nut (1).
- Remove the exhaust muffler from the catalytic converter (2).
- Remove the rear exhaust muffler (1) from the rear exhaust hanger isolators (2)..
- Remove the exhaust muffler isolator (1) from the exhaust isolator rod.
- With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the exhaust muffler assembly (1).
Installation Procedure
Note: Lubricate the isolator and rod for ease of assembly.
- With the aid of an assistant, position the exhaust muffler isolator (1) onto the exhaust muffler isolator rod.
Note: Make sure the exhaust muffler clamp is fully seated into the slot on the catalytic converter before tightening the exhaust clamp nut.
- Slide the exhaust muffler clamp (1) onto the 3-way catalytic converter (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Tighten the exhaust muffler clamp to 55 N·m (41 lb ft)
- Install the rear exhaust muffler (1) into the rear exhaust isolators (2).
Note: Lubricate the exhaust isolator rods for ease of assembly.
- Raise the rear suspension. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
- Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
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