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Exhaust Manifold > < Left Front Exhaust Pipe With Front and Main Catalytic Converter, A/T, Removing and Installing|Page 3769
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Remove nuts - 1 to 3 - for right front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.

NOTE:  Illustration shows engine removed.

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Remove front exhaust pipe with front and main catalytic converters.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

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Replace self-locking nuts.

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Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type Parts Catalog

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During installation, reinstall all cable ties at the same locations.

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Tighten nuts - 1 to 3 - of front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold bolts uniformly in stages, align catalytic converter horizontally while doing so.

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Install subframe.

NOTE:  Individual mounting components of exhaust system on transmission.

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Align exhaust system free of tension.

Tightening torques

Component

Nm

Front exhaust pipe with front and main

27

catalytic converters to exhaust manifold.
Front exhaust pipe with front and main

25

catalytic converters to mounting strap.
Pivot rod to transmission

40

Connecting rod for shift rod to

23

transmission.
Drive axle protection to

23

transmission.

Exhaust Manifold > < Left Front Exhaust Pipe With Front and Main Catalytic Converter, A/T, Removing and Installing|Page 3769