Catalytic Converter - RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD)

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

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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. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.3L, 3.0L 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 (177 lb-in).

8. Remove the 3 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
- Discard the 3 RH catalytic converter nuts and gasket.

- To install, tighten the new nuts 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.