Commander 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
TAILPIPE
REMOVAL - 5.7L ENGINE
1. Raise the vehicle and support the rear of the vehicle by the side rails and allow the axle to hang free.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove rear tailpipe isolators.
4. Remove the tailpipe/resonator to muffler assembly flange nuts.
5. Remove tailpipe and resonator assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION - 5.7L
1. Position the tail pipe/resonator assembly in vehicle.
2. Install tailpipe/resonator insulators.
3. Install new gasket and tailpipe/resonator to muffler flange nuts and bolts. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Make sure the tailpipe/resonator assembly is correctly positioned and the properly aligned. The minimum clearance between components is 25 mm
(1 inch).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
