Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1045

11 -14 EXHAUST
S Y S T E M
AND
INTAKE
MANIFOLD
BR
SERVICE PROCEDURES—DIESEL ENGINES
INDEX
page
Catalytic Converters 14
Charge Air Cooler—Intercooler 20
Engine Exhaust Manifold 16
Exhaust Heat Shields
16
Exhaust Pipe 14
EXHAUST P I P E
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(2). Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lu­
bricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Remove the bolts and nuts from the exhaust
pipe to turbocharger exhaust pipe (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove the clamp nuts.
(5) Disconnect the exhaust pipe support hanger.
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Fig. 1 Exhaust Pipe Mounting
CLEANING
Clean ends of pipes to assure mating of all parts.
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn supports
and attaching parts. Replace a component with orig­
inal equipment parts, or equivalent. This will assure
proper alignment with other parts in the system and
provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the exhaust pipe support hangers (Fig.
1).
(2) Align the exhaust pipe with the turbocharger
exhaust pipe and the catalytic converter. Install the
bolts and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 34 N-m (25 ft.
lbs.) torque.
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Exhaust Tailpipe
15
Intake Manifold Cover—Air Intake Heater . 17
Muffler 15
Turbocharger
18
Wastegate Adjustment
19
(3) Tighten the clamp nuts to 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Install the exhaust pipe support clamps and
nuts. Tighten the nuts to 54 N-m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lu­
bricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Catalytic Converter
(4) Remove the catalytic converter.
CLEANING
Clean ends of pipes and muffler to assure mating
of all parts.
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps and attaching parts. Replace
a component with original equipment parts, or equiv­
alent. This will assure proper alignment with other
parts in the system and provide acceptable exhaust
noise levels.