Exhaust System Alignment - 6.0L Diesel

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Loosen all fasteners joining the exhaust system components.
Beginning at the rear of the vehicle, the exhaust system should be aligned to establish the maximum clearance to its surrounding components. Make sure all fit pipes are pushed all the way into the preceding pipe and the pipe notches are fully seated and correctly lined up with the tabs.
Tighten the muffler and tailpipe assembly-to-catalytic converter (or if equipped extension pipe) Torca® clamp.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
If equipped, tighten the extension pipe-to-catalytic converter Torca® clamp.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Tighten the exhaust downpipe-to-turbocharger clamp.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Tighten the exhaust downpipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Start the engine and check the exhaust system for leaks.