Catalytic Converter - RH

All vehicles 

NOTE: If necessary, the catalytic converter heat shield can be serviced separately.
NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of correct sealing.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
2. Remove the catalyst monitor sensor. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
3. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Y-Pipe .

All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles 

NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.
4. Remove and discard the 4 U-joint flange bolts and separate the front driveshaft and secure it with a length of mechanic's wire.
   • To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
5. Remove the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
6. Remove the 2 catalytic converter support bracket-to-engine block bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

7. Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering rack shield.
   • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
8. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket-to-engine block bolt and nut.
   • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

All vehicles 

9. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor shield.
   • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
10. Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Locating Roll Restrictor Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
11. Remove the 2 bracket-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
12. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
    • Discard the 4 RH catalytic converter nuts and gasket.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
13. Remove and discard the 4 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold studs.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new gasket, nuts and studs.