ECU CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Repair Manual

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐPERFORMANCE
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT
CRANK OR CRANKS
SLOWLY1. Starting motor operating, but not cranking the
engine.1. Remove the starter motor. Check for broken
flywheel teeth or a broken starter motor spring.
2. Crankshaft rotation restricted. 2. Rotate the engine to check for rotational
resistance.
3. Starting circuit connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and tighten connections.
4. Neutral safety or starter relay inoperative. 4. Check starter relay supply voltage and proper
operation of neutral safety switch (if equipped).
Replace defective parts.
5. Battery charge low. 5. Check Battery voltage. Replace battery if a
charge cannot be held.
6. No voltage to starter solenoid. 6. Check voltage to solenoid. If necessary, replace
the solenoid.
7. Solenoid or starter motor inoperative. 7. Replace starter motor.
ENGINE CRANKS, BUT
WILL NOT START, NO
SMOKE1. No fuel in supply tank. 1. Fill fuel supply.
2. Electrical fuel shutdown solenoid not operating. 2. Check for loose wires and verify that the fuel
shutdown solenoid is functioning. Check for fault
codes in the ECU.
3. Fuel injection system defective: Cranking speed
sensor. Loose connection between ECU and
harness. No power supply to the ECU. Loose
connection between injection pump and harness.3. Check for fault codes at ECU. Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System for repairs procedures.
4. Air intake or exhaust plugged. 4. Remove the obstruction.
5. Fuel filter plugged. 5. Drain fuel/water separator and replace fuel filter.
6. Excessive fuel inlet restriction. 6. Check for restriction. Correct cause.
7. Injection pump not getting fuel or fuel is aerated. 7. Check fuel flow/bleed fuel system.
8. One or more injectors worn or not operating
properly.8. Check/replace bad or improperly operating
injectors.
9. Camshaft out of time. 9. Check/correct timing chain sprocket alignment.
ENGINE HARD TO
START, OR WILL NOT
START, SMOKE FROM
EXHAUST1. Incorrect starting procedure. 1. The fuel shutoff solenoid control must be in the
run position. Ensure the proper procedure is being
used.
2. Cranking speed to slow. 2. Check the battery, starter motor and look for
loose or corroded wiring connections.
3. Cylinder head heater plugs defective. 3. Verify system is working. Verify connection
between heater plug relay and ECU. Repair/replace
inoperative parts.
4. Insufficient intake air 4. Inspect or replace air filter and check for
obstruction in air supply.
5. Air in fuel system or the fuel supply is
inadequate.5. Check the fuel flow through the filter and bleed
system. Locate and eliminate the air source.
6. Contaminated fuel. 6. Verify by operating the engine with clean fuel
from a temporary tank. Check for the presence of
gasoline. Drain and flush fuel supply tank. Replace
fuel/water separator filter.
7. Fuel screen plugged. 7. Check fuel screen.
8. One or more injectors worn or not operating
properly.8. Check/replace improperly operating injectors.
9. Injector pump out of time. 9. Check pump timing. Refer to Group 14, Fuel
System for procedure.
10. Engine compression low. 10. Check compression to identify the problem.
11. Fuel injection system defective. 11. Vacuum modulator defective causing EGR to
open in cold condition. Check for fault codes in the
ECU.
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ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐMECHANICAL CONT.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
LUBRICATING OIL LOSS
(CONT.)6. Turbocharger leaking oil into the
air intake.6. Inspect air duct for evidence of oil
transfer.
7. Piston rings not sealing (oil being
consumed by the engine).7. Perform blow-by check. Repair as
required.
COMPRESSION KNOCKS 1. Air in fuel system. 1. Bleed the fuel system (refer to
Group 14, Fuel System).
2. Poor quality fuel or water/gasoline
contaminated fuel.2. Verify by operating from a
temporary tank with good fuel. Clean
and flush the fuel supply tank.
Replace fuel/water separator.
3. Engine Overloaded. 3. Verify the engine load rating is not
being exceeded.
4. Improperly operating injectors. 4. Check and replace injectors.
5. Fuel injection system defective. 5a. Instrumented injection. 5b. Timing
solenoid of the fuel pump. 5c. Pre
and post heat time of the glow plugs.
Check the fault codes in the ECU.
EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISES 1. Drive belt squeal, insufficient
tension or abnormally high loading.1. Inspect the drive belts. Make sure
water pump pulley, generator and
power steering all turn freely.
2. Intake air and exhaust leak. 2. Refer to excessive exhaust smoke.
(Engine Diagnosis and Testing)
3. Excessive valve lash. 3. Make sure the rocker arms are not
bent. Defective hydraulic lash
adjuster.
4. Turbocharger noise. 4. Check turbocharger impeller and
turbine wheel for housing contact.
5. Power function knock. 5. Check and replace rod and main
bearings.
6. Fuel injection system defective. 6a. Instrumented injection. 6b. Timing
solenoid of the fuel pump. 6c. Pre
and post heat time of the glow plugs.
Check the fault codes in the ECU.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

VALVE STAND DOWN
Valve stand down is to maintain the adequate com-
pression ratio.
(1) Invert cylinder head.
(2) Fit each valve to its respective valve guide.
(3) Using a straight edge and feeler gauge (Fig. 9),
check valve head stand down: Inlet valve head stand
down .80 to 1.2 mm (.031 to .047 in.) and exhaust
valve stand down .79 to 1.19 mm (.031 to .047 in).
(4) If valve head stand down is not in accordance
with above, discard original valves, check stand down
with new valves and recut valve seat inserts to
obtain correct stand down.
VALVE GUIDE HEIGHT
(1) Valve Guides height requirement.
(2) Measurement A (Fig. 10): 13.50 - 14.00 mm.
VALVE STEM-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCE
MEASUREMENT
(1) Measure and record internal diameter of valve
guides. Valve guide internal diameter is 8.0 to 8.015
mm (.3149 to .3155 in.).
(2) Measure valve stems and record diameters.
Intake valve stem diameter 7.94 to 7.96 mm (.3125 to
.3133 in). Exhaust valve stem diameter 7.92 to 7.94
mm (.3118 to .31215 in).(3) Subtract diameter of valve stem from internal
diameter of its respective valve guide to obtain valve
stem clearance in valve guide. Clearance of inlet
valve stem in valve guide is .040 to .075 mm (.0015
to .0029 in). Clearance of exhaust valve stem in valve
guide is .060 to .095 mm (.0023 to .0037 in).
(4) If valve stem clearance in valve guide exceeds
tolerances, new valve guides must be installed.
FITTING PISTON RING
(1) Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push
down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The
ring gap measurement must be made with the ring
positioning at least 12 mm (0.50 in.) from bottom of
cylinder bore (Fig. 11). Check gap with feeler gauge.
Top compression ring gap .25 to .50mm (.0098 to
.0196 in.). Second compression ring gap .25 to .35mm
(.0098 to .0137 in.). Oil control ring gap .25 to .58mm
(.0098 to .0228 in.).
(2) If ring gaps exceed dimension given, new rings
or cylinder liners must be fitted. Keep piston rings in
piston sets.
(3) Check piston ring to groove clearance (Fig. 12).
Top compression ring gap .08 to .130mm (.0031 to
.0051 in.). Second compression ring gap .070 to
.102mm (.0027 to .0040 in.). Oil control ring gap .040
to .072mm (.0015 to .0028 in.).
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Attach dial indicator to engine block (Fig. 13).
(2) Move crankshaft toward front of engine and
zero indicator.
(3) Move crankshaft toward the rear of engine and
record measurement.
(4) Subtract specified crankshaft end float from
figure obtained. Crankshaft end float 0.08 to
0.21mm.
(5) Select thrust washer which will give correct
end float.
Fig. 9 Checking Valve Stand Down
Fig. 10 Valve Guide Height
Fig. 11 Ring Gap Measurement
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

(28) Remove radiator support bolts.It is neces-
sary to loosen the receiver/dryer to gain access
to the radiator bolts.
(29) Remove radiator and fans as an assembly.
(30) Remove accessory drive belt generator/power
steering. Refer to Group 7, for procedure.
(31) Remove both power steering lines at pump,
and cap both lines.
NOTE: It is not necessary to discharge A/C system
for engine removal.
(32) Remove A/C compressor. Secure compressor
away from engine for clearance during engine
removal.
(33) Remove Generator and adjusting bracket.
NOTE: Do not remove the mounting base from the
generator. It is aligned at the factory and cannot be
realigned in the field.
(34) Hoist vehicle.
(35) Remove exhaust pipe at turbo outlet.
(36) Remove connections at starter.
(37) Remove power steering high pressure line
bracket at rear of oil pan.
(38) Remove both driveshafts from transaxle. Refer
to Group 2, Suspension and Driveshafts.
(39) Disconnect clutch cable at transaxle.
(40) Remove reinforcement plate on lower cross-
member.
(41) Remove front and rear engine mounts. Refer
to procedure outlined in this section.
(42) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter if neces-
sary.
(43) Mount both special tool, engine support brack-
ets VM-1026 to cylinder block (Fig. 21).
(44) Using engine dolly and cradle assembly with
4 adjustable posts align posts with holes in the
engine support brackets.
(45) Lower vehicle so weight ofonly the engine
and transmissionis on the dolly and cradle assem-
bly.
(46) Remove left side splash shield to gain access
to thru bolt for left side mount.
(47) Remove right engine mount and left side
mount. Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
(48) Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly on the dolly
to allow for removal around body.
(49) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cables.
(2) Remove generator bracket.(3) Remove breather hose.
(4) Remove coolant pressure tank.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install cylinder head cover, torque nuts to 23.5
N´m (208 in. lbs.).
(2) Install coolant pressure tank.
(3) Install breather hose.
(4) Install generator bracket, tighten bolts to 7
N´m (4 ft. lbs.).
(5) Connect battery cable.
ROCKER ARMS AND PUSH RODS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cables.
(2) Remove generator bracket.
(3) Remove breather hose.
(4) Remove coolant pressure tank.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover.
(6) Remove rocker retaining nuts (Fig. 22).
(7) Remove rocker assembly. Place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
(8) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the push rods in the same order as
removed.
(2) Install rocker arm assemblies in the same
order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm nuts to
29.4 N´m (264 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 21 Engine Removal
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(3) Zero the dial indicator on the cylinder block
mating surface.
(4) Setup the dial indicator on the piston crown
(above the center of the piston pin) 5mm (1/8 in.)
from the edge of the piston and note the measure-
ment (Fig. 31).
(5) Repeat the procedure with the rest of the cyl-
inders.
(6) Establish the thickness of the gasket for all
four cylinder heads on the basis of the greatest pis-
ton protrusion (Fig. 32).
INSTALLATION CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Remove the shop towels from the cylinder
bores. Coat the bores with clean engine oil.
(2) Install cylinder head alignment studs
(VM-1009).
(3) After determining the correct head gasket
thickness, clean the block and head mating surfaces,
place the engine cylinder head gasket over the dow-
els.
(4) Place the engine cylinder head over the dowels.
CAUTION: Engine cylinder head bolts can be
reused up to three times.(5) Tighten the engine cylinder head bolts in
sequence according to the following procedure (Fig.
33):
a. The threads and underside heads of the bolts
should be lubricated. Use the cylinder head align-
ment studs tool number VM-1009. Position the heads
on the block and secure with the ten large center
bolts and spacers (clamps), finger tight only.
b. Ensure that the various clamps are installed
correctly and the head gasket remain in their proper
position, completely covered. Then, lubricate and
install the eight small bolts, also finger tight.
(6) Loosen assembly oil feed line for rocker arm
assemblies
(7) Install the intake and exhaust manifolds with
new gaskets, partially tightening the nuts to a max-
imum of 5 N´m (44 in. lbs.). This will align the heads
(refer to Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Man-
ifold for the proper procedures). Install lift eye and
brake vacuum tube at this time.
(8) Then, tighten the 12mm bolts with special tool
VM-1019 in the following manner:
(9)1st Phase:Tightening Head Bolts (Fig. 33).
Central bolts (A-L): Tighten all bolts, starting with
bolt A then B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-L, to 30 N´m. Repeat
the operation with the same torque. Following the
same sequence rotate each bolt through an angle of
Fig. 30 Measuring Piston Protrusion
Fig. 31 Piston Protrusion Chart
Fig. 32 Head Gasket Identification
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(13) Remove pistons and connecting rods from
block.
(14) Remove vibration damper. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(15) Remove front cover. Refer to procedure in this
section.
(16) Remove oil pump drive gear.
(17) Install special tool VM-1004 onto crankshaft
over gear (Fig. 41).
(18) Remove main bearing oil feed and carrier
locators from block.
(19) Remove flywheel and adaptor plate from
engine block.
(20) Remove thrust bearings from rear main bear-
ing carrier (Fig. 42).
(21) Slide crankshaft and bearing carriers rear-
ward to rear of block. If you encounter difficulty in
removing the complete assembly as previously
described, slide the assembly rearward sufficiently to
gain access to the main bearing carrier bolts. Mark
the carriers for assembly and remove the bolts, two
for each carrier (Fig. 43).
(22) Separate the two halves of each carrier,
remove from the crankshaft and temporarily re-as-
semble the carriers (Fig. 44). Withdraw the crank-
shaft through the rear of the crankcase.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Assemble engine according to sequence
described, thus saving time and preventing dam-
ages to engine components. Clean parts with a suit-
able solvent and dry them with compressed airbefore assembly. Use new gaskets where applicable
and torque wrenches for correct tightening of com-
ponents.
(1) Thoroughly clean crankcase and oil passages,
and blow dry with compressed air.
(2) Install new main bearing shells in each of the
carrier halves. Assemble the carriers to the crank-
shaft journals, ensuring that the carriers are
installed in their original locations. Secure each car-
rier with the two bolts tightening evenly to 42 N´m
(31 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 44).
(3) Slide special tool (VM-1002) over the crank-
shaft gear and, insert the crankshaft and carrier
assembly into the crankcase in the same manner
used for removal.
(4) Align the holes in the lower carriers, with the
center of the crankcase webs (Fig. 45).
(5) Secure each carrier assembly to the crankcase
with the main bearing oil feed and carrier locators
and tighten them to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs).
(6) Install rear main bearing carrier onto crank-
shaft ensuring arrow on bearing carrier aligns with
vertical web in center of crankcase.
(7) Install rear oil seal.
(8) Install new O-rings in adaptor plate.
(9) Install adaptor plate and tighten bolts to 47
N´m (35 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install bolts to main bearing carrier and
tighten to 26.5 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
(11) Position flywheel and O-ring on crankshaft
and align bolt holes.
NOTE: For purposes of checking crankshaft end
play used flywheel bolts may be used. Final assem-
bly requires new flywheel bolts.
(12) Install 2 flywheel bolts, 180É apart, and
tighten bolts to 20 N´m plus 60É (15 ft. lbs.) plus 60É.
(13) Attach dial indicator to engine block.
(14) Move crankshaft toward front of engine and
zero indicator.
(15) Move crankshaft toward the rear of engine
and record measurement.
(16) Subtract specified crankshaft end play from
figure obtained. Crankshaft end play 0.08 to 0.21 mm
(0.0032 to 0.0083 in.).
(17) Select thrust washers which will give correct
end play.
(18) Remove tools and flywheel.
(19) Lubricate thrust washer halves and fit them
into the rear main bearing carrier.
(20) To verify correct end play, install 2 flywheel
bolts 180É apart, and tighten bolts to 20 N´m plus 60É
(15 ft. lbs. plus 60É).
(21) Measure crankshaft end play with a dial
gauge. Crankshaft end play should not exceed 0.08-
Fig. 41 Crankshaft Special Tool VM.1004
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covered during this operation. Mark piston with
matching cylinder number.
(6) Pistons and connecting rods must be removed
from top of cylinder block. Rotate crankshaft so that
each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
(7) Remove connecting rod cap. Push each piston
and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
CAUTION: During piston and rod removal. DO NOT
rotate piston and connecting rod or damage to theoil jets extending out into the cylinder bore will
occur (Fig. 56).
NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
(8) After removal, install bearing cap on the mat-
ing rod.
PISTON PINÐREMOVAL
(1) Secure connecting rod in a soft jawed vice.
(2) Remove 2 clips securing piston pin (Fig. 57).
(3) Push piston pin out of piston and connecting
rod.
Fig. 53 Vacuum Pump Parts
Fig. 54 Vacuum Pump Mounting Hole
Fig. 55 Timing Marks
Fig. 56 Oil Jets
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assembly, determined by the numbers stamped on
the crown of individual pistons. Engine cylinders are
numbered starting from gear train end of the engine.
Face chamber recess side of piston towards
camshaft. Therefore, the numbers stamped on con
rod big end should also face in the same direction. To
insert piston into cylinder, use a ring compressor as
shown in (Fig. 63).
PISTON PINÐINSTALLATION
(1) Secure connecting rod in soft jawed vice.
(2) Lubricate piston pin and piston with clean oil.
(3) Position piston on connecting rod.CAUTION: Ensure combustion recess in piston
crown and the bearing cap numbers on the con-
necting rod are on the same side.
(4) Install piston pin.
(5) Install clips in piston to retain piston pin.
(6) Remove connecting rod from vice.
PISTONÐINSTALLATION
(1) Before installing pistons, and connecting rod
assemblies into the bore, be sure that compression
ring gaps are staggered so that neither is in line with
oil ring rail gap (Fig. 62).
(2) Before installing the ring compressor, make
sure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the
rail gaps located as shown in (Fig. 62).
(3) Immerse the piston head and rings in clean
engine oil, slide the ring compressor, over the piston
and tighten with the special wrench (Fig. 63).
Ensure position of rings does not change dur-
ing this operation.
Fig. 60 Piston Ring Side Clearance
Fig. 61 Piston Ring Identification
Fig. 62 Piston Ring Gap Location
Fig. 63 Installing Piston
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(3.6196-3.6200 in.). Maximum wear limit .05mm
(.0019 in.).
(2) Check piston pin bores in piston for roundness.
Make 3 checks at 120É intervals. Maximum out of
roundness .05mm (.0019in.).
(3) The piston diameter should be measured
approximately 15 mm (.590 in.) up from the base.
(4) Skirt wear should not exceed 0.1 mm (.00039
in.).
(5) The clearance between the cylinder liner and
piston should not exceed 0.25 mm (.0009 in.).
(6) Make sure the weight of the pistons does not
differ by more than 5 g.
CONNECTING ROD
(1) Assemble bearing shells and bearing caps to
their respective connecting rods ensuring that the
serrations on the cap and reference marks are
aligned.
(2) Tighten bearing cap bolts to 29 N´m (21 ft. lbs.)
plus 60É.
(3) Check and record internal diameter of crank
end of connecting rod.
Note: When changing connecting rods, all four
must have the same weight and be stamped with the
same number.Replacement connecting rods will
only be supplied in sets of four.
(4) Connecting rods are supplied in sets of four
since they all must be of the same weight category.
Max allowable weight difference is 18 gr.NOTE:On
one side of the big end of the con-rod there is a two-
digit number which refers to the weight category. On
the other side of the big end there is a four digitnumber on both the rod and the cap. These numbers
must both face the camshaft as well as the recess on
the piston crown (Fig. 76). Lightly heat the piston in
oven. Insert piston pin in position and secure it with
provided snap rings.The Four digit numbers
marked on con rod big end and rod cap must
be on the same side as the camshaft (Fig. 76).
After having coated threads with Molyguard, tighten
con rod bolts to 29 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) plus 60É.
PISTON PIN
(1) Measure the diameter of piston pin in the cen-
ter and both ends (Fig. 77).
(2) Piston pin diameter is 29.990 to 29.996mm
(1.1807 to 1.1809 in.).
CRANKSHAFT
CRANKSHAFT JOURNALS
(1) Using a micrometer, measure and record crank-
shaft connecting rod journals, take reading of each
journal 120É apart. Crankshaft journal diameter is
53.84 to 53.955mm (2.1196 to 2.1242 in.).
(2) Crankshaft journals worn beyond limits or
show signs of out of roundness must be reground or
replaced. Minimum reground diameter is 53.69mm
(2.1137 in.).
BEARING-TO-JOURNAL CLEARANCE
Compare internal diameters of connecting rod with
crankshaft journal diameter. Maximum clearance
between connecting rod and crankshaft journals .022
to .076mm (.0008 to .0029 in.) (Fig. 78).
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING
INSPECTION
(1) Fit main bearing carriers together and torque
to 42 N´m (31 ft. lbs.)
(2) Check internal diameter of bearings.
Fig. 75 Checking Rotor Clearance
Fig. 76 Connecting Rod Identification
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)

a catalytic converter. Failure of the catalytic con-
verter can occur due to temperature increases caused
by unburned fuel igniting when passing through the
converter.
The use of the catalysts also involves some non-au-
tomotive problems. Unleaded gasoline must be used
to avoid poisoning the catalyst core. Do not allow
engine to operate at fast idle for extended periods
(over 5 minutes). This condition may result in exces-
sive exhaust system and floor pan temperatures.
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR)
To assist in the control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
in engine exhaust, all engines are equipped with an
exhaust gas recirculation system. The use of exhaust
gas to dilute incoming air/fuel mixtures lowers peak
flame temperatures during combustion, thus limiting
the formation of NOx.
Exhaust gases are taken from opening in the
exhaust manifold passage to the intake manifold.
REFER TO SECTION 25 FOR A COMPLETE
DESCRIPTION, DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE PRO-
CEDURES ON THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULA-
TION SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS.
HEAT SHIELDS
Heat shields (Fig. 2) are needed to protect both the
vehicle and the floor pan from the high temperatures
developed near the catalytic converter and muffler.
Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust
system floor pan heat shields on cars so
equipped. Light over spray near the edges is
permitted. Application of coating will greatlyreduce the efficiency of the heat shields result-
ing in excessive floor pan temperatures and
objectionable fumes.
EXHAUST FLEX-JOINT COUPLING
A exhaust flex-joint coupling (Fig. 3) is used to
secure the catalytic converter to the engine manifold.
This living joint actually moves back and forth as the
engine moves, preventing breakage that could occur
from the back-and-forth motion of a transverse
mounted engine.
The exhaust flex-joint has four bolts, four flag nuts
and a gasket that are separate parts from the
exhaust flex-joint. The flex-joint is welded to the cat-
alytic converter.
Fig. 2 Heat Shields
Fig. 3 Flex-Joint
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)