Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2003)
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4. Insert muffler pipe into catalytic converter pipe until the hangers are positioned as shown in
CAUTION: Band clamps should never be tightened such that the two sides of the clamps are bottomed out against the center hourglass shaped
center block. Once this occurs, the clamp band has been stretched and has lost its clamping force and must be replaced.
To replace the band clamp; remove the nut and peel back the ends of the clamp until spot weld breaks. Clean remaining spot weld from the pipe
using a file or grinder until surface is smooth.
NOTE: Maintain proper clamp orientation when replacing with new clamp.
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5. Tighten the band clamp to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the right side half shaft to the rear differential module (AWD equipped only).
