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Exhaust Manifold Removal & Installation: Installation

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  1. Install new manifold gaskets to cylinder heads and No. 1 pipe gasket to exhaust No. 1 pipe.
  2. Install exhaust manifolds.
    • Always install new bolts with pre-coated adhesive to the locations with * mark.
    • Tighten both manifold nuts and bolts to specified torque.

      Tightening torque 

      Exhaust manifold bolt and nut (a):  30 N.m (3.0 kg-m, 21.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Tightening Manifold Nuts & Bolts
    G02280787Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install stabilizer bar if it was removed. Refer to STABILIZER BAR .
  4. Install exhaust manifold stiffener(s).
  5. Install exhaust No. 1 pipe (1).

    Tighten exhaust No. 1 pipe bolts and nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Exhaust No. 1 pipe bolt (b):  50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Tightening Exhaust No. 1 Pipe Bolts & Nuts
    G02280788Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Reverse removal procedure to install front propeller shaft if removed. When installing propeller shaft, align match mark (1). Use the following specification to torque universal joint flange.

    Tightening torque 

    Front propeller shaft flange nut (c):  50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Installing Propeller Shaft (Align Match Mark)
    G02280789Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Connect EGR pipe to left (No. 1) bank exhaust manifold (1), if it was removed.
  8. Install exhaust manifold covers (2).
  9. Install oil level gauge guide (3) using new O-ring, if it was removed.
  10. Install P/S pump assembly (4) if it was removed. Refer to P/S PUMP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
    Fig 4: Installing Exhaust Manifold Covers
    G02280790Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Adjust P/S pump drive belt tension, if it was removed. Refer to P/S PUMP DRIVE BELT INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT .
  12. Connect HO2S connectors and attach them to bracket. Be sure to clamp its lead wires.
    Fig 5: Connecting HO2S Connectors
    G02280791Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Connect negative (-) cable to battery.

    Upon completion of installation, start engine and check that no exhaust gas leakage exists.