Exhaust System Alignment

All engines

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Loosen all fasteners joining the exhaust system components.
Beginning at the front of the vehicle, align the exhaust system to establish the maximum clearance.

2.3L

Tighten the exhaust manifold-to-exhaust downpipe nuts.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Front Pipe Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3.0L and 4.0L

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Tighten the exhaust manifold-to-exhaust Y-pipe nuts.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Exhaust Y-Pipe Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the exhaust Y-pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
Tighten the catalytic converter-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).

2.3L

Tighten the exhaust downpipe-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly bolts.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).

All engines

Start the engine and check the exhaust system for leaks.