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>3.8L ENGINE</title><figure
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>Position the front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter assembly (3) into the mount at the transmission (if equipped) and onto the exhaust manifold flange connection. </ptxt></s1><s1
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>Install the nuts at the front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter assembly to muffler flange. Do not tighten.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Position the exhaust pipe for proper clearance with the frame and underbody parts. A minimum clearance of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Tighten the bolt (1) at exhaust manifold to 27 N·m (19 in. lbs.) torque.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Tighten the front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter assembly to muffler flange nuts to 27 N·m (19 ft. lbs.) torque.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Position the front pipe onto the exhaust manifold flange connection. Tighten the clamp to 10 N·m (95 in. lbs.) torque.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Connect oxygen sensor electrical connectors.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Lower the vehicle.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Start the vehicle and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.</ptxt></s1><s1
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>Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make adjustments, if necessary.<symbol
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