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Right Hand Catalytic Converter

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Fig 1: RH Catalytic Converter
GC0012935Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - FLANGE NUTS
2 - DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR
3 - FRONT EXHAUST PIPE W/CATALYTIC CONVERTER
4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
  1. Install catalytic converter (3) onto exhaust manifold ball flange. Only finger tighten nuts at this time.
  2. Install muffler and resonator assembly (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM/MUFFLER - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 2: Catalytic Converter Brace
    GC0012934Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - LH CATALYTIC CONVERTER
    2 - BRACE
    3 - RH CATALYTIC CONVERTER
  3. Install bolts and cross brace (3). Tighten bolts to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  4. Tighten manifold ball flange nut to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
  5. Check clearance between exhaust module and fuel tank. Clearance is 14mm (.55 in.) for V8 engine and 16mm (.62 in.) for V6 engine.
  6. Check clearance at rear tunnel reinforcement. Clearance is 15 - 20mm (.59 -.78 in.).
  7. Adjust clearance as necessary.
  8. Tighten ball flange nuts to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
  9. Connect oxygen sensor (2) connectors.
  10. Lower vehicle.
  11. Connect negative battery cable.
  12. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
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