Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the spare tire.





3. Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) sensor (if equipped). Refer to Rear Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement - Electronic Suspension in Real Time Damping.
4. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension.
5. Lower the rear axle. Do not stretch the jounce hose.
6. Remove the flange stud nuts (2) at the junction of the rear exhaust system and the catalytic convertor.





7. Disconnect the exhaust hangers for the rear exhaust system.
8. Remove the rear exhaust system.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear exhaust system.
2. Connect the exhaust hangers to the rear exhaust system.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the flange stud nuts (2) at the junction of the rear exhaust system and the catalytic convertor.
Tighten the nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
4. Raise the rear axle.
5. Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension.
6. Connect the RTD sensor (if equipped). Refer to Rear Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement - Electronic Suspension or Shock Absorber Replacement in Real Time Damping.
7. Install the spare tire.
8. Remove the safety stands.
9. Lower the vehicle.