Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.3L, 3.0LRemoval
CAUTION: Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the exhaust system may occur.
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. If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
3. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
^ Discard the gasket.
3.0L vehicles
4. Remove and discard the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
^ Discard the gasket.
5. Remove and discard the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
^ Discard the gasket.
2.3L vehicles
6. Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
^ Discard the gasket.
Installation
2.3L vehicles
1. Install the exhaust flexible pipe, a new gasket and the 2 new catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3.0L vehicles
2. Install the exhaust flexible pipe, a new gasket and hand tighten the 2 new LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
^ Tighten the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe in 3 stages:
^ Stage 1: Tighten the passenger side nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-inch).
^ Stage 2: Tighten the driver side nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
^ Stage 3: Tighten the passenger side nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Install the 2 new RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
^ Install a new gasket.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
4. Install a new gasket and 2 new exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. If equipped, install the underbody shield and the 6 screws.
6. Start the engine a check for exhaust leaks.