Catalytic Converter - RH

Catalytic Converter - RH

All vehicles

1. NOTE: If necessary, the catalytic converter heat shield can be serviced separately.

NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of correct sealing.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the catalyst monitor sensor. For additional information, refer to Computers and Control Systems.
3. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe.

All wheel drive (AWD)
4. Remove and discard the 4 universal joint (U-joint) flange bolts and separate the front driveshaft and secure it with a length of mechanic's wire.
^ To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs).





5. Remove the RH halfshaft assembly.
6. Remove the 2 catalytic converter support bracket-to-engine block bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).

Front wheel drive (FWD)
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering rack shield.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs).





8. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket-to-engine block bolt and nut.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).

All vehicles
9. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor shield.
^ To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs).





10. Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs).





11. Remove the 2 bracket-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs).
12. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
^ Discard the 4 RH catalytic converter nuts and gasket.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new gasket and nuts.