Exhaust Pipe - Installation

INSTALLATION










1. Position exhaust pipe (1) into muffler/resonator assembly.
2. Position exhaust pipe onto cross over pipe.
3. Install exhaust pipe (1) to cross over pipe nuts. Tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
4. Align exhaust pipe (1) and resonator/muffler pipe assembly to maintain position and proper clearance with underbody parts. All support isolators should have equal load on them. Tighten fasteners attaching exhaust pipe (1) to cross-under pipe (3) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Install new band clamp. Tighten band clamp to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary. Leak Testing
9. Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.

3.6L





1. Position the muffler pipe (2) onto the crossunder pipe (4). Do not tighten the pipe clamp (5).
2. Install the half shaft Half Shaft - Installation.





3. Install the front pipe grommet (4) onto the body hanger (1).
4. Check for clearance of the exhaust to body.
5. Tighten the muffler/resonator pipe clamp (3) to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.