Right Hand Catalytic Converter
| 1 - FLANGE NUTS |
| 2 - DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR |
| 3 - FRONT EXHAUST PIPE W/CATALYTIC CONVERTER |
| 4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER |
- Install catalytic converter (3) onto exhaust manifold ball flange. Only finger tighten nuts at this time.
- Install muffler and resonator assembly. See Exhaust System/MUFFLER, Exhaust - Installation .
1 - LH CATALYTIC CONVERTER 2 - BRACE 3 - RH CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Install bolts and cross brace (3). Tighten bolts to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten manifold ball flange nut to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Check clearance between exhaust system module and fuel tank. Clearance is 14 mm (.55 in.) for 5.7/6.1L engine and 16 mm (.62 in.) for 2.7/3.5L engine.
- Check clearance at rear tunnel reinforcement. Clearance is 15 - 20 mm (.59 -.78 in.).
- Adjust clearance as necessary.
- Tighten ball flange nuts to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
- Connect oxygen sensor (2) connectors.
- Lower vehicle.
- Connect negative battery cable.
- Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.