Catalytic Converter - RH

Catalytic Converter - 3.5L RH

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets as indicated. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of proper sealing.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Y-Pipe- 3.5L .

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles

3. Remove the intermediate shaft.

All vehicles

4. Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering gear shield.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).






5. Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).


6. Disconnect the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.

7. Remove the 2 bracket-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).


8. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
- Discard the 4 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts and gasket.

- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).


9. NOTICE: Prior to Installation, Inspect the CMS (Catalyst Monitor Sensor) wiring harness for damage.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new gasket, nuts and studs as indicated.