Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Working under the vehicle, apply penetrating oil to the exhaust pipe-to-manifold studs and nuts (they're usually rusty). Remove the inner fender splash shield. Disconnect the exhaust pipe/catalytic converter pipe from the exhaust manifold. Remove the spark plug wires. Use a dab of paint to mark the alignment of the upper section of the steering intermediate shaft to the lower part of the steering column. Remove the fasteners, then separate the shafts so they can be moved aside. Remove the oil dipstick tube. If a new manifold is to be installed, remove the heat shield. Remove the manifold mounting bolts, then lift off the exhaust manifold and its gasket. Check the manifold for cracks and make sure the bolt threads are clean and undamaged. The manifold and
Cylinder Head mating surfaces must be clean before the manifolds are reinstalled-use a gasket scraper to remove all carbon deposits and gasket material. Install the heat shields, then install the bolts and gaskets onto the manifold. Retaining tabs surrounding the gasket bolt holes should hold the assembly together as the manifold is installed. Starting at the fourth thread, apply a 1/4-inch wide band of medium-strength thread-locking compound to the threads of the bolts. Place the manifold on the cylinder head and install the mounting bolts finger-tight. When tightening the mounting bolts, work from the center to the ends. Tighten the bolts in two steps to the proper torque specifications. If required, bend the exposed end of the exhaust manifold gasket back against the cylinder head. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.