INSTALLATION
3.7L/4.7L ENGINE
1. Position muffler and tailpipe assembly in vehicle.
2. Install insulators.
3. Install bolts and nuts (2) and ground strap (5) at front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter flange (1)
4. Make sure the muffler/tailpipe assembly is correctly positioned and the properly aligned. The minimum clearance between components is 25mm (1 inch).
5. Tighten nuts (2) to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Install RH shock absorber (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - INSTALLATION) and stabilizer bar (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR/STABILIZER BAR - INSTALLATION).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
5.7L ENGINE
1. Position muffler in vehicle.
2. Install front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter to muffler flange nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
3. Install tailpipe/resonator assembly to muffler flange gasket and nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
4. Install rear insolator.
5. Make sure the muffler/tailpipe assembly is correctly positioned and the properly aligned. The minimum clearance between components is 25mm (1 inch).
6. Tighten flange nuts to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
6.1 L ENGINE
1. Position muffler assembly (3) in vehicle.
2. Install front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter to muffler flange nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
3. Install resonator/tailpipe assembly (1 and 4) to muffler assembly. Do not tighten clamp at this time.
4. Make sure the muffler, and resonator/tailpipe assembly is correctly positioned and the properly aligned. The minimum clearance between components is 25mm (1 inch).
5. Tighten flange nuts to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.).
6. Tighten clap nut to 47 N·m (35 lb. ft.)
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.