Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1225

9 - 196 ENGINE 4.7L
EXHAUST MANIFOLD (Continued)
(5) Remove the front two exhaust heat shield
retaining fasteners. Raise vehicle and remove the
fasteners at rear of heat shield.
(6) Remove heat shield (Fig. 119).
(7) Lower vehicle and remove the upper exhaust
manifold retaining bolts (Fig. 119).
(8) Raise vehicle and remove the lower exhaust
manifold retaining bolts (Fig. 119).
(9) Remove exhaust manifold and gasket (Fig.
119). Manifold is removed from below the engine
compartment.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Stud (Qty 2)
2 Bolt (Qty 4)
3 Stud (Qty 2)
CLEANING
(1) Clean the exhaust manifold using a suitable
cleaning solvent, then allow to air dry.
(2) Clean all gasket residue from the manifold
mating surface.
INSPECTION
(1) Inspect the exhaust manifold for cracks in the
mating surface and at every mounting bolt hole.
(2) Using a straight edge and a feeler gauge, check
the mating surface for warp and twist.
Fig. 119 Exhaust Manifold—Left
TORQUE
25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
4 Nut (Qty 2)
5 Nut (Qty 2)
AN
TORQUE
8 N·m (72 in. lbs.),
then loosen 45
degrees