How to Service and Repair an Exhaust Manifold on 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?

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The first step in working on an exhaust manifold is to remove the accessory drive belt and take off the negative cable from the battery. After that, remove the generator according to the instructions, raise the vehicle and remove the exhaust pipe from the rear exhaust manifold at the flex-joint. Remove the oxygen sensor cable from downstream and drop the exhaust unit to get to the rear manifold. Unhook the EGR tube from the rear manifold and take out the lead wire from the Heated Oxygen Sensor. Take off the heat shield from the engine mount at the back and afterwards remove the Generator/Power Steering Support Strut. Unscrew the bolts linked to the crossover pipe and the manifold and remove the upstream oxygen sensor's connector. Take the bolts out that hold the rear manifold to the cylinder head and remove the manifold. Raise the vehicle, turn it to the opposite side and unscrew the front heat shield from the front manifold. Take off all the bolts joining the crossover pipe to the front exhaust manifold, along with the nuts that secure the manifold to the cylinder head and lift the items off the engine. Spray the inside of the manifold with carburetor cleaner, allowing it to soak, then run the engine to clear the tube. During installation, attach the rear exhaust manifold and bolt it firmly, adding 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.) of torque. Check if the crossover pipe fasteners were damaged by heat or corrosion during use and replace them when necessary before installing the generator. After putting in a new gasket, join the crossover pipe to the exhaust manifold and tighten the bolts to the required torque of 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). After that, fix the extra oxygen sensor lead, then position the EGR Tube and Generator/Power Steering Strut. Set the front exhaust manifold into place and tighten its bolts until you reach 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.). Should the dipstick tube be bumped or affected, remove it, work out any damage and secure it back with Mopar Stud & Bearing Mount Adhesive. Set the new gasket on the exhaust crossover and use a torque wrench to tighten all the fasteners to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) and next connect the upstream oxygen sensor's connector. Place the exhaust system, use a clean gasket to seal the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold and torque the bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.). Link the downstream oxygen sensor's plug, set the front manifold heat shield into place and tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.). After that, place the accessory drive belt in place and secure the negative battery cable.

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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Exhaust Manifold, Driver Side Part Number: 4448009

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Exhaust Manifold Part Number: MD096958

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Exhaust Manifold, Passenger Side Part Number: 4621662

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Exhaust Manifold Part Number: MD307345

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Crossover Pipe Part Number: 4694374

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