Dual Converter and Pipe

5.0L Engine

Removal

1. Raise vehicle. Refer to Section 00-02.

2. Disconnect air inlet tube (5F235) from the dual converter and pipe.

3. Remove dual converter and pipe to exhaust manifold retaining nuts.

4. Remove muffler inlet flange to dual converter and pipe outlet flange retaining nuts.

5. Support dual converter and pipe with a suitable jackstand and remove exhaust converter frame bracket to dual converter and pipe retaining nuts.

6. Remove dual converter and pipe from vehicle.

7. Replace any damaged parts.

Installation

1. Loosely install dual converter and pipe and support with a suitable jackstand.

2. Install dual converter and pipe onto exhaust converter frame bracket (5E269) and install retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts to 14.8-20.2 Nm (11-15 lb-ft).

3. Position dual converter and pipe to exhaust manifold studs and install retaining nuts. Do not tighten nuts.

4. Position muffler inlet flanges to dual converter and pipe outlet flanges and install retaining nuts. Do not tighten nuts. Remove jackstand.

5. Align exhaust system to specification, refer to appropriate illustration.

6. With exhaust system aligned:
   1. Tighten dual converter and pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts to 34-46 Nm (25-34 lb-ft).
   2. Tighten muffler inlet flanges-to-dual converter and pipe outlet flanges retaining nuts to 29.7-40.3 Nm (22-30 lb-ft).

7. Attach air inlet tube to dual converter and pipe. Tighten clamp securely.

8. Check system for leaks and lower vehicle.

3.8L Engine

Removal

1. Raise vehicle. Refer to Section 00-02.

2. Remove dual converter and pipe-to-exhaust manifold retaining nuts.

3. Remove dual converter and pipe outlet flange to muffler inlet flange retaining nuts.

4. Support dual converter and pipe with a suitable jackstand and remove exhaust converter frame bracket to dual converter Y pipe retaining nuts.

5. Remove dual converter and pipe from vehicle.

6. Replace any damaged parts.

Installation

1. Loosely install dual converter and pipe and support with a suitable jackstand.

2. Install dual converter and pipe onto exhaust converter frame bracket and install retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts to 14.8-20.2 Nm (11-15 lb-ft).

3. Position dual converter and pipe to exhaust manifold studs and install retaining nuts. Do not tighten retaining nuts.

4. Position muffler inlet flange to dual converter and pipe outlet flange. Loosely install retaining nuts.

5. Align exhaust system to proper clearance specifications, as shown in the appropriate illustration.

6. With exhaust system aligned:
   1. Tighten dual converter and pipe to exhaust manifold nuts to 34-46 Nm (25-34 lb-ft).
   2. Tighten muffler inlet flange to dual converter and pipe flange retaining nuts to 29.7-40.3 Nm (22-30 lb-ft).

7. Check exhaust system for leaks.