Exhaust Y-Pipe

Exhaust Y-Pipe - (3.0L)

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Do not use oil or grease based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.

NOTE: Oil or grease based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





2. NOTE: If installing a new exhaust Y-pipe, remove the catalyst monitor sensor for installation in the new exhaust Y-pipe.

NOTE: Apply anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the catalyst monitor before installation.

Using the special tool, disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

3. CAUTION: Do not allow the exhaust Y-pipe to hang from the flexible end. Support the exhaust Y-pipe.

Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger from the Y-pipe.
5. Remove and discard the 4 exhaust Y-pipe nuts and remove the Y-pipe.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new exhaust Y-pipe gaskets.