Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
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Muffler: Service and Repair
MUFFLER
REMOVAL- FRONT
1. Raise vehicle on a body contact type hoist.
NOTE: To provide removal clearance between muffler/resonator pipe and rear axle parts, the rear suspension must be relieved of all body weight.
2. Apply a penetrating oil to flange nuts and torca clamp nuts of component requiring removal.
CAUTION: When servicing the exhaust system, care must be exercised not to dent or bend the bellows of the flex joint. Should this occur, the
flex joint will eventually fail, requiring replacement of the catalytic converter.
3. Remove resonator/muffler assembly.
4. Loosen the torca clamp.
5. Separate the muffler from the catalytic converter and remove from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION-FRONT
1. Position the torca clamp on the catalytic converter.
2. Install the muffler into the catalytic converter until the guide pin on the converter seats into the slot on the muffler.
3. Install the outlet pipe of the muffler into the inlet pipe of the resonator/muffler assembly with 45 mm (0.039 inch) of insertion.
4. Tighten torca clamp nut to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the resonator/muffler assembly.
6. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
7. Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.