Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1313

11 - 14 EXHAUST SYSTEM
TAILPIPE - 2.5L/3.9L/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) Position the tailpipe into the muffler. Install
the nuts onto the clamp bolt finger tight.
(2) Install the tailpipe into the insulators.
(3) Position tailpipe and tighten the muffler rear
clamp nuts to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Start the engine, inspect for exhaust leaks and
exhaust system contact with the body panels. Adjust
the alignment, if needed.
TAILPIPE - 5.9L
DESCRIPTION
The tailpipe is made of stainless steel and attaches
to the muffler.
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 clamp nuts with Mopar
Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Remove muffler to tailpipe exhaust clamp.
(4) Remove the tailpipe from the front and rear
insulators (Fig. 25).
(5) Remove the tailpipe.
Fig. 25 Tailpipe and Hangers—5.9L R/T
1 - HANGER BRACKETS
2 - ISOLATOR
3 - TAILPIPE
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) Position the tailpipe into the muffler. Install
the nuts onto the clamp bolt finger tight.
(2) Install the tailpipe into the insulators.
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(3) Position tailpipe and tighten the muffler rear
clamp nuts to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Start the engine, inspect for exhaust leaks and
exhaust system contact with the body panels. Adjust
the alignment, if needed.
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