Removal And Installation: Installation

All vehicles 

1. CAUTION:

   • Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
   • Make sure the anti-seize compound does not contact the catalyst monitor sensor tip.
   • If accidentally dropped or knocked install a new sensor.
   • Make sure the catalyst monitor sensor wiring harness is not twisted more than 180 degrees and is not in contact with either the exhaust or driveshaft.
   NOTE: If the original sensor is to be installed, apply lubricant meeting specification ESE-M12A4-A to the thread of the sensor.

   Torque Specification: 45 Nm 

2. NOTE: Install a new gasket.

   Special Tool(s):  303-1444-01

3. NOTE: If a new cylinder head is installed use the special tools in the illustration.

   Special Tool(s):  303-1444-02

4. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
   NOTE: Install the spacers in the noted position.

   Torque Specification: 10 Nm 

5. Remove the special tool.

6. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
   NOTE: Install the spacers in the noted position.

   Torque Specification: 10 Nm 

7. Torque Specification: 18 Nm 

8. Torque Specification: 

   Bolts 6.3 x 13 3 Nm 

   Bolt M8 25 Nm 

10. Torque Specification: 8 Nm 

11. NOTE: Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

    Torque Specification: 18 Nm 

12. Torque Specification: 25 Nm 

13. Refer to: Power Steering Pump - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

    Left-hand drive vehicles 

14. Refer to: Steering Gear - RWD (Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

    Refer to: Steering Gear - AWD (Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

    All vehicles 

15. Refer to: Exhaust System - RWD (V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

    Refer to: Exhaust System - AWD (V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).