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Dodge Durango (HB). Manual - part 1115
REMOVAL
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WEAR PROTEC-
TIVE EYE COVERING AND DO NOT ALLOW THE
FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust
system components, be sure to disconnect all
oxygen sensor connectors. Allowing the exhaust
system to hang by the harness will damage the
wiring and/or sensor.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar
T
Rust Pen-
etrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe-to-muffler clamp (3).
4. Grind any tack weld, if present.
5. Remove the exhaust pipe insulators (1).
6. Remove the rear muffler insulators (5) if necessary.
7. If necessary, heat connection with an oxygen/acet-
ylene torch and twist tailpipe out of muffler.
8. Remove the exhaust pipe (2) from the muffler (4).
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports and attaching parts. Replace a component with original equipment
parts, or equivalent. This will assure proper alignment with other parts in the system and provide acceptable
exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove any burrs from the exhaust pipe (2).
2. Connect the exhaust pipe (2) to the muffler (4).
3. Make sure that the alignment tang is seated in the
alignment slot.
4. Install the muffler-to-exhaust pipe clamp. Do not
tighten at thia time.
5. Install the rear muffler insulators (5), if removed.
6. Install the tail pipe insulators (1)
7. Check the exhaust system for contact with the
body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if
necessary.
8. Tighten muffler-to-exhaust pipe clamp to 42 N·m
(31 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Start the engine, inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair
exhaust leaks as necessary.
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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