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Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement 5.7 L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 550693  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the catalytic converter hanger bolts.
  3. Remove the catalytic converter hanger.

  4. Object Number: 550682  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the exhaust manifold pipe nuts (1) (left side).

  6. Object Number: 550687  Size: SH
  7. Loosen the exhaust manifold pipe nuts (1) (right side).

  8. Object Number: 550700  Size: SH
  9. Remove the catalytic converter nuts (1) (left side).

  10. Object Number: 550702  Size: SH
  11. Remove the catalytic converter nuts (1) (right side).
  12. Slide the crossover pipe rearward.
  13. Remove the crossover pipe off the studs on the left and right catalytic converters.
  14. Slide the crossover pipe out of the exhaust muffler.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 550702  Size: SH
  1. Slide the crossover pipe into the exhaust muffler.
  2. Install the crossover pipe over the studs on the left and right catalytic converters.
  3. Slide the crossover pipe forward to align the components.
  4. Install the catalytic converter nuts (1) (right side).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the catalytic converter nuts (1) (right side) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 550700  Size: SH
  6. Install the catalytic converter nuts (1) (left side).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the catalytic converter nuts (1) (left side) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 550687  Size: SH
  8. Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts (1) (right side).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts (1) (right side) to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 550682  Size: SH
  10. Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts (1) (left side).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts (1) (left side) to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 550693  Size: SH
  12. Remove the catalytic converter hanger.
  13. Remove the catalytic converter hanger bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the catalytic converter hanger bolts to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  15. Lower the vehicle.