Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

TAILPIPE

REMOVAL





WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE COVERING AND DO NOT ALLOW THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.

CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, be sure to disconnect all oxygen sensor connectors. Allowing the exhaust system to hang by the harness will damage the wiring and/or sensor.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar(R) Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe-to-muffler clamp (3).
4. Grind any tack weld, if present.
5. Remove the exhaust pipe insulators (1).
6. Remove the rear muffler insulators (5) if necessary.
7. If necessary, heat connection with an oxygen/acetylene torch and twist tailpipe out of muffler.
8. Remove the exhaust pipe (2) from the muffler (4).

INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports and attaching parts. Replace a component with original equipment parts, or equivalent. This will assure proper alignment with other parts in the system and provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.

INSTALLATION





1. Remove any burrs from the exhaust pipe (2).
2. Connect the exhaust pipe (2) to the muffler (4).
3. Make sure that the alignment tang is seated in the alignment slot.
4. Install the muffler-to-exhaust pipe clamp. Do not tighten at this time.
5. Install the rear muffler insulators (5), if removed.
6. Install the tail pipe insulators (1)
7. Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if necessary.
8. Tighten muffler-to-exhaust pipe clamp to 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Start the engine, inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.