Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1156
(4) Remove the clamp nuts at muffler (Fig. 3). To
remove the exhaust pipe from the muffler, apply heat
until the metal becomes cherry red. Disconnect the
exhaust pipe from the muffler. Remove the exhaust
pipe.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble exhaust pipe to muffler, loosely to
permit proper alignment of all parts.
(2) Connect the exhaust pipe to the turbo down
pipe manifold. Tighten the bolts to 22.5 N·m torque.
(3) Use a new clamp and tighten the nuts to 43
N·m torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
MUFFLER AND EXHAUST TAILPIPE
All original equipment exhaust systems are manu-
factured with the exhaust tailpipe welded to the muf-
fler.
Service
replacement
mufflers
and
exhaust
tailpipes are either clamped together or welded
together.
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORK-
ING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW
THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the front muffler clamp from the
exhaust pipe and muffler connection.
(3) Remove the rear exhaust tailpipe hanger clamp
and remove the exhaust tailpipe from the front
exhaust tailpipe hanger.
(4) Remove the exhaust tailpipe assembly from the
muffler.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the muffler onto the exhaust pipe.
Install the clamp and tighten the nuts finger tight.
(2) Install the exhaust tailpipe into the rear of the
muffler.
(3) Install the exhaust tailpipe/muffler assembly
on the rear exhaust tailpipe hanger. Make sure that
the exhaust tailpipe has sufficient clearance from the
floor pan.
(4) Install the remaining clamps and the front
exhaust tailpipe hanger.
(5) Tighten the nuts on the muffler-to-exhaust pipe
clamp to 43 N·m torque.
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER
(LHD)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable
(2) Disconnect the breather hose from air cleaner
outlet hose (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Exhaust Down Pipe to Exhaust Pipe
1 – EXHAUST INLET PIPE RETAINING BOLTS
2 – EXHAUST SYSTEM SUPPORT CLAMP
Fig. 3 Front Pipe to Muffler
1 – BRACKET
2 – FRONT PIPE
3 – RUBBER ISOLATOR
4 – MUFFLER
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EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TURBOCHARGER
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)