Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side 8.1L

1. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 8.1L.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
4. Remove the exhaust pipe seal.
5. Allow the muffler pipe to hang.
6. Lower the vehicle.




Important: Twist the spark plug boot ½ turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.

7. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs and ignition coils.
8. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L.



9. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts.
10. Remove the heat shield.



11. Remove the exhaust manifold bolt and nuts.
12. Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket. Discard the gasket.
13. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical - 8.1L Unit Repair.

1. Install a NEW gasket.
2. Install the exhaust manifold.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the exhaust manifold bolt and nuts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the exhaust manifold bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

•	Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




4. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
5. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

6. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls - 8.1L.




Important: Fully install the spark plug wire by pushing on the exposed end of the spark plug boot. Do not push the spark plug wire on the spark plug by using the metal heat shield.

7. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs and ignition coils.



8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands.
9. Raise the muffler pipe up to the manifold.
10. Install the exhaust pipe seal.
11. Install the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

12. Lower the vehicle.

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side LMM

1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
2. Remove the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe and Outlet Pipe Replacement .
3. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
4. Remove the oil fill tube. Refer to Oil Filler Tube Replacement .
5. Remove the transmission filler tube. Refer to Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement
6. Remove the exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe nuts.



7. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts/nuts (2).
8. Remove the exhaust manifold (3).
9. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket (1) and exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
10. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and shield, if required.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and bolts, if required.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

2. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) onto the studs.
3. Install a NEW exhaust pipe gasket between the manifold and the exhaust pipe. Align the tab on the gasket to face outward.
4. Install the exhaust manifold (3) and manifold bolts/nuts (2).



5. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts in the sequence shown.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts/nuts to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).




6. Install the exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe nuts.



7. Tighten the exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe nuts in the sequence shown.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

8. Install the transmission filler tube. Refer to Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement
9. Install the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
10. Install the oil fill tube. Refer to Oil Filler Tube Replacement .
11. Install the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe and Outlet Pipe Replacement .
12. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .