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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Right Side

Cleaning Procedure
  1. Clean the exhaust manifold in solvent.

    2. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

  2. Dry the exhaust manifold with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure

    Object Number: 1866936 Size: SH
  1. Inspect the right exhaust manifold for the following:
    2. • Damage to the exhaust manifold mounting holes (1)
    • Damage to the threaded holes (2) for the heat shield
    • Damage or excessive corrosion to the exhaust manifold exterior (3)
    • Damage to the exhaust manifold flange bolt holes (4)

    Object Number: 1866938 Size: SH
  2. Inspect the right exhaust manifold for the following:
    3. • Damage to the gasket sealing surfaces (1)
    • Damage or restrictions within the exhaust passages (2)
  3. Repair or replace the right exhaust manifold and/or components as necessary.

    4. Object Number: 1866939 Size: SH
  4. Measure the alignment or surface flatness of the exhaust manifold flanges, using a straight edge and a feeler gage. Exhaust manifold surface flatness must not exceed 0.254 mm (0.010 in).
  5. If the surface flatness is not within specifications, the exhaust manifold is warped and must be replaced.