3.7L/4.7L Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Pickup and 2005 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install RH catalytic converter to exhaust clamp (4) on RH catalytic converter (3) and position into exhaust pipe (5).
- Install and hand tighten RH catalytic converter to exhaust manifold bolts (1).
- Install LH catalytic converter to RH catalytic converter clamp (6) on RH catalytic converter (3).
- Position LH catalytic converter (7) into RH catalytic converter (3).
- Install and hand tighten LH catalytic converter to exhaust manifold bolts (1).
- Tighten catalytic converter to exhaust manifold bolts (1) to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten all clamp nuts (4 and 6) to 52.2 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. A minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required between the exhaust system components and body/frame parts. Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
1 - NUT 2 - BOLT 3 - RH CATALYTIC CONVERTER 4 - CLAMP 5 - EXHAUST PIPE 6 - CLAMP 7 - LH CATALYTIC CONVERTER