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Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. Manual - part 1246
TAILPIPE
REMOVAL - 5.7L ENGINE
1. Raise the vehicle and support the rear of the vehi-
cle by the side rails and allow the axle to hang
free.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lubri-
cant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove rear tailpipe isolators.
4. Remove the tailpipe/resonator to muffler assembly
flange nuts.
5. Remove tailpipe and resonator assembly from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION - 5.7L
1. Position the tailpipe/resonator assembly in vehicle.
2. Install tailpipe/resonator insulators.
3.
Install new gasket and tailpipe/resonator to muffler
flange nuts and bolts. Tighten to 47 N·m (35 ft.
lbs.).
4. Make sure the tailpipe/resonator assembly is cor-
rectly positioned and the properly aligned. The min-
imum clearance between components is 25mm (1
inch).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks.
Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
WK