The turbocharger is used to increase the amount of air that enters the engine’s cylinders. This increase allows a proportional increase in fuel to be injected into the cylinders resulting in increased power output, more complete combustion of fuel, and cooling of the cylinder heads, pistons, valves, and exhaust gas. This cooling effect helps extend… Read More »
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 3, 4, and 5) • Make sure the engine control switch is off. 1. Drive belt. (Vehicles with Air Conditioning) 2. Electrical connector at the A/C compressor. 3. Three through bolts (7) holding the A/C compressor (9) to the bracket (10) (figure 3). • Do not remove the A/C lines. 4.… Read More »
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 15, 17, 10, 24 and 25) • Raise the vehicle. 1. Fasteners at the front and rear of the oxidation catalytic converter. 2. Oxidation catalytic converter from front exhaust pipe and to intermediate exhaust pipe. 3. Oxidation catalytic converter. Install or Connect 1. New oxidation catalytic… Read More »
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 3, 7, 13, 19, 21 and 27) • Raise the vehicle. 1. Clamps at the front and rear of the three-way catalytic converter. 2. Three-way catalytic converter to front exhaust pipe and three-way catalytic converter to intermediate exhaust pipe. 3. Three-way catalytic converter. Install or Connect 1. Three-way catalytic converter into… Read More »
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 2, 12 and 16) • Raise the vehicle. • Support intermediate exhaust pipe. 1. Oxygen sensor electrical connection (if equipped). 2. Nuts, springs, and flange gasket from exhaust manifold pipe. 3. Nuts and washers from rear exhaust pipe flange to intermediate pipe flange. 4. Catalytic converter assembly. Install or Connect •… Read More »
When installing a new exhaust pipe, or muffler, or tailpipe, on any model, check for proper alignment. Rattles and noise vibrations in the exhaust system are usually caused by the misalignment of parts. When aligning the system, leave all bolts and nuts loose until all parts are properly aligned, then tighten, working from the front… Read More »
CAUTION: Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing exhaust parts as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust components could result in serious personal injury. When removing exhaust components an accumulation of dirt and corrosion can make work difficult. Using a penetrating oil on the threads of U-bolts can assist in the removal… Read More »
Inspect exhaust pipes, catalytic converters (if equipped), mufflers, and tailpipes for cracked joints, broken welds, and corrosion damage that could result in a leaking exhaust system. Inspect the clamps, brackets, and insulators for cracks and stripped or corroded bolt threads. The exhaust system, including heat shield, must be free of leaks, binding, grounding, and excessive… Read More »
1. Connect one end of the manometer to the engine oil dipstick hole. The other end of the manometer is vented to atmosphere. 2. Install the air cleaner. 3. Start the engine and observe the manometer reading. It should read one inch of water pressure at idle to approximately 3 to 4 inches of water… Read More »