Raider V6-3.7L SOHC (2006)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Left Exhaust Manifold
LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the exhaust pipe to the engine exhaust manifold.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the exhaust heat shields (1).
6. Remove bolts, nuts (2) and washers attaching manifold to cylinder head.
7. Remove manifold and gasket from the cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If the studs came out with the nuts when removing the engine exhaust manifold, install new studs. Apply sealer on the coarse thread
ends. Water leaks may develop at the studs if this precaution is not taken.
1. Position the engine exhaust manifold and gasket on the two studs located on the cylinder head. Install conical washers and nuts on these studs.
2. Install remaining conical washers. Starting at the center arm and working outward, tighten the bolts and nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install the exhaust heat shields.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION: Over tightening heat shield fasteners, may cause shield to distort and/or crack.
5. Assemble exhaust pipe to manifold and secure with bolts, nuts and retainers. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
