Exhaust Muffler Insulator, Hanger, and Bracket Replacement 3.8L

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Support the exhaust muffler.



3. Remove the exhaust muffler hanger bolts.



4. Remove the exhaust muffler rubber hanger from the muffler.

1. Install the exhaust muffler rubber hanger to the muffler.



2. Install the exhaust muffler hanger bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust muffler hanger bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

3. Remove the exhaust muffler support.
4. Lower the vehicle.

Exhaust Muffler Insulator, Hanger, and Bracket Replacement 5.7L

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Support the exhaust muffler.



3. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger nut.



4. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
5. Remove the exhaust muffler interior hanger bracket.

1. Install the exhaust muffler interior hanger bracket.
2. Install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).




3. Install the exhaust pipe hanger nut.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Remove the support from the exhaust muffler.
5. Lower the vehicle.