Catalytic Converter - RH

Catalytic Converter - 3.0L RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Catalytic Converter - 3.0L RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD):

Removal and Installation

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 flexible pipe.
3. Remove the intermediate shaft.
4. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and catalyst monitor sensor.
5. Remove the roll restrictor bolt and rotate the engine forward.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 6 bolts and position aside the heat shield.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
7. Remove the 3 nuts and the heat shield brackets.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
8. Remove the 3 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
^ Discard the 3 RH catalytic converter nuts and gasket.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
9. Remove and discard the 3 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold studs.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new gasket, nuts and studs as indicated.