Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1046

B R
bXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 11 -15
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble converter and clamps loosely to per­
mit proper clearance with exhaust heat shields and
underbody parts.
(2) Tighten all clamp nuts to 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Lower the vehicle.
(4) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
MUFFLER
R E M O V A L
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the clamps and nuts (Fig. 3).
(3) Disconnect the support hanger (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove the muffler.
Fig. 3 Muffler
CLEANING
Clean ends of pipes and muffler to assure mating
of all parts.
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn hangers,
supports and attaching parts. Replace a component
with original 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 support hanger (Fig. 3).
(2) Install the clamps and nuts. Tighten the nuts
to 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Lower the vehicle.
(4) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, if needed.
EXHAUST TAILPIPE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the clamp nuts with heat valve lubri­
cant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Disconnect the exhaust tailpipe support hanger
(Fig. 4). If used, disconnect the extension pipe sup­
port hanger (Fig. 5).
(4) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 4).
(5) Remove the exhaust tailpipe and extension
pipe, if used.
HANGER
Fig. 5 Extension Pipe
CLEANING
Clean ends of pipes and muffler to assure mating
of all parts.
INSPECTION
Discard rusted clamps, broken or worn hangers,
supports and attaching parts. Replace a component
with original equipment parts, or equivalent. This
will assure proper alignment with other parts in the
system and provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.