Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler Replacement
Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the right catalytic converter to muffler nuts.





3. Remove the exhaust pipe to muffler nuts, if equipped with a 3.9L with regular production option (RPO) MT2.





4. With the aid of an assistant, remove the muffler insulators from the hangers.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the muffler to the hangers.





2. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler insulators to the hangers.





3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the exhaust pipe to muffler nuts, if equipped with a 3.9L with RPO MT2.
Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the right catalytic converter to muffler nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.