EXHAUST SYSTEM-TO-BODY AND TRANSMISSION GROUND
STRAP - 4.7L ENGINE ONLY
A ground strap for radio noise suppression is
installed between the exhaust pipe, the vehicle body
and the transmission or transfer case on this model
when it is equipped with a 4.7L engine. At the time
this service manual was published, graphics and
technical information to support the service of this
ground strap was not available. This information will
be published in a Technical Service Bulletin when it
becomes available.
INSTALLATION
ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND STRAP
(1) Position the engine-to-body ground strap into
the engine compartment.
(2) Install the engine-to-body ground strap eye-
let(s) onto the stud(s) on the engine.
(3) On models with a 4.0L engine, install and
tighten the nut that secures the engine-to-body
ground strap eyelet to the stud on the right rear side
of the engine cylinder head. Tighten the nut to 5.6
N·m (50 in. lbs.).
(4) On models with a 4.7L engine, install and
tighten the two nuts that secure the engine-to-body
ground strap eyelets to the studs on the right and
left rear sides of the engine intake manifold. Tighten
the nuts to 11.3 N·m (100 in. lbs.).
(5) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the lower ple-
num panel. Tighten the screw to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lbs.).
EXHAUST SYSTEM-TO-BODY AND TRANSMISSION GROUND
STRAP - 4.7L ENGINE ONLY
A ground strap for radio noise suppression is
installed between the exhaust pipe, the vehicle body
and the transmission or transfer case on this model
when it is equipped with a 4.7L engine. At the time
this service manual was published, graphics and
technical information to support the service of this
ground strap was not available. This information will
be published in a Technical Service Bulletin when it
becomes available.
SPECIAL TOOLS
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Fig. 17 Engine-To-Body Ground Strap Remove/
Install - 4.7L Engine
1 – GROUND STRAP
2 – SCREW
3 – ENGINE
4 – STUD (2)
5 – NUT (2)
6 – LOWER PLENUM PANEL
Antenna Nut Wrench C-4816
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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