5.7L Engine

Fig 1: Muffler And Tailpipe Assembly Components

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - MUFFLER TO FRONT EXHAUST PIPE/CATALYTIC CONVERTER FLANGE

2 - MUFFLER

3 - INSULATOR

4 - MUFFLER TO TAILPIPE/RESONATOR ASSEMBLY

5 - TAILPIPE/RESONATOR ASSEMBLY

Raise the vehicle and support the rear of the vehicle by the side rails and allow the axle to hang free.
Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
Remove rear tailpipe isolators.
Remove the tailpipe/resonator to muffler assembly flange nuts.
Remove tailpipe and resonator assembly from vehicle.