Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1226

AN
EXHAUST MANIFOLD (Continued)
(3) Inspect the manifold to exhaust pipe mating
surface for cracks, gouges, or other damage that
would prevent sealing.
INSTALLATION
RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
(1) Install exhaust manifold and gasket (Fig. 120)
from below engine compartment.
(2) Install lower exhaust manifold fasteners. DO
NOT tighten until all fasteners are in place.
(3) Lower vehicle and install upper exhaust mani-
fold fasteners. Tighten all manifold bolts starting at
center and working outward to 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Stud (Qty 2)
2 Bolt (Qty 4)
3 Stud (Qty 2)
CAUTION: Over tightening heat shield fasteners,
may cause shield to distort and/or crack.
(4) Install exhaust manifold heat shield. Tighten
fasteners to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen 45
degrees.
(5) Install starter and fasteners.
(6) Connect exhaust pipe to manifold.
(7) Connect heater hoses at engine.
(8) Install fastener attaching A/C accumulator.
(9) Install A/C compressor and fasteners.
(10) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Install air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
bly and air inlet hose.
Fig. 120 Exhaust Manifold—Right
TORQUE
25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
4 Nut (Qty 2)
5 Nut (Qty 2)
ENGINE 4.7L 9 - 197
TORQUE
8 N·m (72 in. lbs.),
then loosen 45
degrees