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INSPECTION Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports and attaching parts. Replace a component with orig- INSTALLATION (1) Connect the exhaust pipe(s) to the exhaust manifold. Tighten the nuts to 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.) (2) Align and connect the exhaust pipe to the cat- alytic converter flange (Fig. 9). Install exhaust clamp (3) Connect oxygen sensor connector(s). and exhaust system contact with the body panels. EXHAUST PIPE - 3.9L AND REMOVAL CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust (1) Raise and support the vehicle. t Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration. (3) Disconnect the oxygen sensor(s). nuts (Fig. 10). (5) Remove exhaust pipe to converter exhaust clamp. (6) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter front flange. (7) Remove the exhaust pipe. Fig. 9 Exhaust Pipe-to-Catalytic Converter Flange Alignment—Typical 1 - 7.874–17.526 mm (0.31–0.69 in.) 9 ) MIN. 4 - CROSSMEMBER Fig. 10 Exhaust Pipe to Manifold Connection—(3.9L/ 5.9L) 1 - BOLT 11 - 8 EXHAUST SYSTEM AN EXHAUST PIPE - 2.5L (Continued) |