Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation
- Install the 8 new exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
- Install the new exhaust manifold gasket and the heat shield stud bolt.
- Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Install the exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
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- Install the heat shield and 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Install the lower LH splash shield and screws.
- Install the oil level indicator tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
- Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install the new intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Tighten the intermediate shaft slider bolt.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Install the catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM
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