Exhaust System

REMOVAL / INSPECTION / INSTALLATION
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
2. Check all parts and repair or replace, if necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order for removal, referring to Installation Note.




1. Silencer
2. Three way catalytic converter
3. Front pipe assembly
4. Exhaust manifold
5. Rear bracket and insulator assembly
6. Center bracket and insulator assembly
7. Front bracket and insulator assembly
8. Silencer heat shield

REMOVAL NOTE
Rear bracket and insulator assembly
1. Remove silencer.
2. Remove the rivet which attaches the bracket and insulator assembly to the frame.

Silencer heat shield
1. Remove the band strap.
2. Remove the two screws and washer assembly which attach the heat shield to the rear of the silencer.

Exhaust manifold
1. Remove the spark plugs.
2. If removing the left exhaust manifold, remove the oil level dipstick tube retaining nut and rotate the tube out of the way. Remove the EGR pipe from the exhaust manifold.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold retaining bolts and studs.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION NOTE
Rear bracket and insulator assembly
1. Position the bracket and insulator assembly on frame.
2. Attach the bracket and insulator assembly with a nut and bolt.

Tightening torque: 68-94 N-m (50-70 ft-lb)

Silencer heat shield
1. Position the heat shield under the silencer body.
2. Install two screws to the rear of the silencer.

Tightening torque: 16-23 N-m (12-17 ft-lb)

3. Start the band strap and tighten.

Tightening torque: 2 N-m (18 in-lb)

Exhaust manifold
1. Glean the mating surfaces of the exhaust manifold and cylinder head.
2. Position the manifold in place and tighten the bolts and studs.

Tightening torque: 20-30 N-m (15-22 ft-lb)

3. If installing the left exhaust manifold, rotate the oil level dipstick tube to the exhaust manifold stud and install the retaining nut.

Tightening torque: 18 N-m (13 ft-lb)

4. If installing the left exhaust manifold, install the EGR pipe to the manifold.
5. Install the spark plugs.

Tightening torque: 11 N-m (8 ft-lb)