Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Crossover Pipe
14. Remove bolts fastening crossover pipe to front exhaust manifold and nuts fastening manifold to cylinder head. Remove assemblies.
15. Inspect and clean manifold.
INSTALLATION
1. Install rear exhaust manifold and tighten attaching bolts to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).
2. Install generator.
NOTE: Inspect crossover pipe fasteners for damage from heat and corrosion. Replace if necessary.
3. Using new gasket attach crossover pipe to exhaust manifold and tighten bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) and connect oxygen sensor lead.
4. Install EGR Tube and Generator/Power Steering Strut.
5. Using new gaskets install front exhaust manifold and tighten attaching bolts to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).
6. Attach exhaust crossover with a new gasket and tighten fasteners to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Connect up stream oxygen sensor connector.
8. Install exhaust system.
9. Attach exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold using new gasket and tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
10. Connect down stream oxygen sensor connector
11. Install front manifold heat shield and tighten attaching screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
12. Install accessory drive belt. Refer to Accessory Drive section located in Engine for procedure.
13. Connect battery negative cable.
