Trooper LTD V6-3165cc 3.2L SOHC MFI (6VD1) (1997)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Manual Transmission
REMOVAL
NOTE:
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Remove battery negative cable.
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Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.
Left Hand Side
1. Oxygen sensor harness connector
2. Transfer under cover
3. 3rd crossmember
4. Front exhaust pipe fixing nuts
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Disconnect front exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold.
Right Hand Side
5. sensor harness connector
6. Front exhaust pipe fixing nuts
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Disconnect front exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold.
7. Front exhaust pipe fixing bolts and nuts
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Disconnect front exhaust pipe at center exhaust pipe.
8. Front exhaust pipe
INSTALLATION
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To install follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points.
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Tighten the front exhaust pipe to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten front exhaust pipe fixing nuts to exhaust manifold to 67 Nm (49 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten transfer under cover fixing bolts to 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.).