Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Intermediate Pipe
INTERMEDIATE PIPE
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the clamp nuts with Mopar Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove the front and rear clamp nuts.
4. It may be necessary to loosen other sections of the exhaust system to remove the extension pipe.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the extension pipe in the muffler and the catalytic converter flange.
2. If other sections of the exhaust system where loosened in removal, refer to the tightening procedures.
3. Install the clamps and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Start the engine, inspect for exhaust leaks and exhaust system contact with the body panels. Adjust the alignment, if needed.
