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Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation

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  1. Install the 8 new exhaust manifold studs.
    • Tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
  2. Install the new exhaust manifold gasket and the heat shield stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  3. Install the exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Exhaust Manifold Nuts
    G03996418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the heat shield and 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  5. Install the lower LH splash shield and screws.
  6. Install the oil level indicator tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE  in this article .
  7. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install the new intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  8. Tighten the intermediate shaft slider bolt.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  9. Install the catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .