Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Tailpipe Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the clamp nuts with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove muffler to tailpipe exhaust clamp.
4. Remove the tailpipe: from the front and rear insulators.
5. Remove the tailpipe.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the tailpipe into the muffler. Install the nuts onto the clamp bolt finger tight.
2. Install the tailpipe into the insulators.
3. Position tailpipe and tighten the muffler rear clamp nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks and exhaust system contact with the body panels. Adjust the alignment, if needed.