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SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. In. Lbs. Lbs. EGR Tube—Bolts 23 17 — Exhaust Clamps—Nuts 41 30 — Exhaust Pipe to Manifold— Nuts 26 19 — Heat Shield—Nuts Floor Pan/Dash Panel 6 — 55 Floor Pan (All Except 4 Door Cab) 7 — 60 Floor Pan (4 Door Cab) 5 — 45 Electrical Connector (45RFE Trans.) 20 — 175 Heat Shield—Screws Floor Pan 22 16 — Muffler 22 16 — Tail Pipe 22 16 — Center Bearing 22 16 — Muffler Hanger—Screws 22 16 — Tail Pipe Hanger—Screws 22 16 — CATALYTIC CONVERTER - 2.5L DESCRIPTION California emissions vehicles incorporate mini cat- alytic converters into the exhaust system. These cat- OPERATION The catalytic converter captures and burns any unburned fuel mixture exiting the combustion cham- REMOVAL CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust (1) Raise and support the vehicle. t Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration. (3) Remove the clamp holding the catalytic con- verter flange to the exhaust pipe(s) (Fig. 3). (4) Remove the clamp holding the catalytic con- verter flange to the muffler or extension pipe . (5) Remove the rear engine mount.(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/REAR MOUNT - REMOVAL) (6) Remove the crossmember. to loosen up other sections of the exhaust system. INSPECTION Look at the stainless steel body of the converter, inspect for bulging or other distortion that could be a If you suspect internal damage to the catalyst, tap- ping the bottom of the catalyst with a rubber mallet Fig. 3 Catalytic Converter—2.5L Engine 1 - EXHAUST PIPE 11 - 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM AN |