Rugged Ridge 17606.76 Installation guide

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2012 -up 3.6L Exhaust Spacers (JK Y-Pipe) 2dr , 4dr
Page 1 P/N: 17606.76
Rev (1) 1/25/2012
Item List:
(1) RH Spacer (long) - Passenger side
(1) LH Spacer (Short) - Driver’s side
(2) M8 x 90mm Hex Head Bolt (Long)
(2) M8 x 80mm Hex Head Bolt (Short)
(4) M8 Flat Washer
Step 1: Remove index tab from Y-pipe.
Index tab is located towards
transfer case. Grind weld flush
with pipe.
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Step 1: Exhaust Must Be Cool. Loosen
Y-pipe to mid-pipe exhaust clamp.
This will allow the Y-pipe to be
moved further back onto
mid-pipe.
P/N:17606.76
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Step 3: Remove the (4) M8 bolts from
LH & RH exhaust Y-pipe flange.
NOTE: Removal of aftermarket skid plates may be required to gain access of noted exhaust
components.
Step 4: Place pry bar or small pipe
between factory front skid bar
and exhaust flange. Carefully
pry apart. Exhaust can also
be pried at mid-pipe hanger.
Step 5: Install both exhaust spacers
between Y-pipe and engine
down pipes. Longer spacer
goes to RH passenger side.
Short spacer to LH driver’s
side.
Step 8: Rotate spacers until the two
sections of pipe are aligned
as close as possible.
Step 7: Install longer M8 x 90mm bolts
and M8 flat washers to RH
passenger side. M8x 80mm bolt
and washer to LH driver’s side.
Step 9: Inspect pipe alignment. If
needed use small pipe or pry
bar to position Y-pipe before
the (4) M8 bolts are tighten.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
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Step 11:Check pipe clearance at driver’s side front cross member
and rear axle bend. Loosen bolts and adjust if more
clearance is needed.
Step 6: Push Y-pipe back over mid-pipe
where index tab was removed.
Step 10: Tighten Y-pipe to mid-pipe exhaust clamp.
Step 11
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