Exhaust System Alignment

Exhaust System Alignment

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Loosen the 4 Y-pipe nuts to the front and rear catalytic converters and the 2 nuts from the Y-pipe to the underbody catalytic converter.
3. Replace the gasket between the Y-pipe and the underbody catalytic converter.
4. Shake the exhaust cold end loose and let it hang freely to make sure the isolators are positioned between the 2 hanger rods.





5. Tighten the 2 nuts from the Y-pipe to the underbody catalytic converter and the 4 nuts from the Y-pipe to the front and rear catalytic converters.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
6. Start the engine and check the exhaust system leaks.