Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Pipe
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by
the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor(s).
4. Remove the exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe nuts.
5. Remove exhaust pipe to converter exhaust clamp.
6. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter front flange.
7. Remove the exhaust pipe.
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports and attaching parts. Replace a component with original equipment parts, or equivalent. This will
assure proper alignment with other parts in the system and provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the exhaust pipe(s) to the exhaust manifold. Tighten the nuts to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.) torque.
