Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Using 2 new exhaust manifold gaskets and 8 new studs, position the 2 gaskets and exhaust manifold and install the 8 studs.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
2. Using new exhaust manifold nuts, install the 8 nuts in 2 stages in the sequence shown in illustration.
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
   • Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
     Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence

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3. Position the exhaust manifold heat shield and install the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
     Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Shield And Bolts

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4. Using the Engine Support Bar and Engine Support Bracket, lower the engine.
   Fig 3: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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

   Apply threadlock to the bolt threads and install the LH engine support insulator bolt.

   • Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
     Fig 4: Locating Engine Support Insulator Bolt

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   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

6. Install the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

   All vehicles 

7. NOTE: Only use hand tools when tightening the engine support insulator nuts or the engine support insulator may be damaged.
   NOTE: Make sure the RH engine support insulator mating surfaces and the washer mating surface are free of foreign material and corrosion before installation. Install a new washer.

   Apply threadlock to the stud threads and install the RH engine support insulator washer and nuts.

   • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
     Fig 5: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts (RH)

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8. Tighten the 2 transmission mount nuts.
   • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
     Fig 6: Locating Transmission Mount Nuts

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9. Install the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts (2 RH and 2 LH).
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
     Fig 7: Locating Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts

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10. 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 .

    Connect the steering shaft and install the bolt.

    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Steering Shaft And Bolt

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11. Install the LH inner fenderwell. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
12. Remove the Engine Support Bar and Engine Support Bracket.
    Fig 9: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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13. Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .