Muffler And Tailpipe - Early Build Installation; Muffler And Tailpipe - Late Build - Jeep 200 Cherokee Service Manual

11 - 10 EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
1 – TAIL PIPE HANGER CLAMP
2 – MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HANGER
3 – CLAMP
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the muffler onto the catalytic converter.
Install the clamp and tighten the nut finger tight.
(2) Install the exhaust tailpipe into the rear of the
muffler.
(3) Install the exhaust tailpipe/muffler assembly
on the rear exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket. Make
sure that the exhaust tailpipe has sufficient clear-
ance from the floor pan.
(4) Install front tailpipe hanger into the insulator
(Fig. 16).
(5) Align the muffler and tighten the nuts on the
muffler-to-catalytic converter clamp to 61 N·m (45 ft.
lbs.) torque (Fig. 17).
(6) Align the tailpipe and install a new clamp at
the muffler to tailpipe connection.
(7) Tighten the muffler to tailpipe clamp to 61 N·m
(45 ft. lbs.)
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
Fig. 17 Muffler/Tailpipe Removal and Installation—Early Build
4 – CATALYTIC CONVERTER
5 – MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY
6 – TAIL PIPE
MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE—LATE BUILD
All original equipment exhaust systems are manu-
factured with the exhaust tailpipe welded to the muf-
fler. Service replacement mufflers and exhaust
tailpipes are either clamped together or welded
together.
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW
THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINE.
CAUTION: When servicing exhaust system compo-
nents, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
Allowing the exhaust system to hang by the oxygen
sensor harness will damage the wiring and/or sen-
sor.
2000 XJ Service Manual
Publication No. 81-370-0046
TSB 26-03-00 March, 2000
XJ