Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD  procedure.
3. Remove the LH inner fenderwell. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS .
4. Install the Engine Support Bar and the Engine Support Bracket.
   Fig 1: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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5. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

   Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering shaft and position aside.

   Fig 2: Locating Steering Shaft Mounting Bolt

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6. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts (2 LH and 2 RH).
   Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Mounting Nuts

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7. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

   Loosen the 2 transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

   Fig 4: Locating Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts

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8. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator nuts or the engine support insulator may be damaged.
   NOTE: If during nut removal the stud bolt is extracted from the engine support insulator, separate the nut from the stud bolt prior to stud bolt installation.

   Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts.

   Fig 5: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts

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   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

9. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

   All vehicles 

10. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator through bolt or the engine support insulator may be damaged.

    Remove the LH engine support insulator bolt.

    Fig 6: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Bolt

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11. Using the Engine Support Bar and Engine Support Bracket, raise the engine.
    Fig 7: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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12. Remove the 2 bolts and the exhaust shield.
    Fig 8: Locating Exhaust Shield And Bolts

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13. Remove the 8 exhaust manifold nuts, the 8 studs, the exhaust manifold and the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets.
    • Discard the exhaust manifold nuts, studs and gaskets.
14. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
    NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

    Remove and discard the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.

15. Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .