Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
3. Position exhaust manifold gasket and LH exhaust manifold to cylinder head and studs and install eight retaining nuts. Tighten in sequence to 18-22
Nm (14-16 ft. lbs.).
4. Position two exhaust manifold gaskets and LH exhaust manifold to cylinder head and studs and install eight retaining nuts. Tighten in sequence to
18-22 Nm (14-16 ft. lbs.). Refer to illustration.
5. Position and connect steering shaft.
6. Position and connect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube to exhaust manifold. Tighten line nut to 35-45 Nm (26-33 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Loosen line nut at EGR valve (EGR valve)(9D475) prior to installing assembly into vehicle. This will allow enough movement to align
EGR valve retaining bolts.
7. Remove wire and position three way catalytic converter. Install four nuts and tighten to 27-41 Nm (20-30 ft. lbs.).
NOTE:
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Two through bolts required on LH front engine support insulator (6038) and one through bolt required on RH front engine support
insulator.
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Make sure exhaust system clears No.3 crossmember. Adjust as necessary.
8. Connect fuel charging wiring to heated oxygen sensors.
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Connect battery ground cable.
11. Start engine and check for exhaust leaks.
