Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1410

DR
EXHAUST MANIFOLD (Continued)
LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
(1) Disconnect negative cable for battery.
(2) Hoist vehicle.
(3) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(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. 111).
(7) Lower vehicle and remove the upper exhaust
manifold retaining bolts (Fig. 111).
(8) Raise vehicle and remove the lower exhaust
manifold retaining bolts (Fig. 111).
(9) Remove exhaust manifold and gasket (Fig.
111). 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.
(3) Inspect the manifold to exhaust pipe mating
surface for cracks, gouges, or other damage that
would prevent sealing.
Fig. 111 Exhaust Manifold—Left
TORQUE
25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.)
ENGINE - 4.7L
ITEM DESCRIPTION
4 Nut (Qty 2)
5 Nut (Qty 2)
9 - 161
TORQUE
8 N·m (72 in. lbs.),
then loosen 45
degrees