Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1306

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CATALYTIC CONVERTER - 4.7L (Continued)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust
system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor
connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the
oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness
and/or sensor.
(1) Align and connect the catalytic converter flange
to the exhaust pipe (Fig. 9).
(2) Install the catalytic converter flange into the
muffler or extension pipe (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 Extension Pipe/Muffler to Catalytic Converter
1 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER FLANGE
2 - EXTENSION PIPE
(3) If other sections of the exhaust system where
loosened in removal, refer to that information for the
tightening procedures.
(4) At the catalytic converter flange connections,
install the clamp and nuts. Tighten the clamp nuts to
41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the crossmember.
(6) Install the rear engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/REAR MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
Flange
EXHAUST PIPE - 2.5L
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust
system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor
connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the
oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness
and/or sensor.
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar Rust
Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Disconnect the oxygen sensor(s).
(4) Remove the exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe
nuts (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove exhaust pipe to converter exhaust
clamp.
(6) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the catalytic
converter front flange.
(7) Remove the exhaust pipe.
Fig. 8 Exhaust Pipe to Manifold Connection—(2.5L)
1 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
2 - EXHAUST PIPE
3 - SUPPORT BRACKET
4 - NUT
EXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 7