Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1208

1 1 - § EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD
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R E M O V A L AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 7 Muffler for 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L-Light Duty
Engines
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, i f 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. 8). I f used, disconnect the extension pipe sup­
port hanger (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove the exhaust tailpipe and extension
pipe, i f used.
HANGER
Fig. 8 Exhaust Tailpipe
Fig. 9 Extension Pipe
INSTALLATION
(1) Loosely assemble exhaust tailpipe and exten­
sion pipe, i f used, to permit proper alignment of all
parts.
(2) Connect the support hangers (Fig. 8) (Fig. 9).
(3) Position the exhaust tailpipe and extension
pipe, i f used, for proper clearance with the underbody
parts.
(4) Tighten all clamp nuts to 43 N-m (32 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, i f needed.
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the nuts or bolts holding the exhaust
heat shield to the floor pan, crossmember or bracket.
(3) Slide the shield out around the exhaust system.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the exhaust heat shield to the floor
pan, crossmember or bracket and install the nuts or
bolts.
(2) Tighten the nuts and bolts.
(3) Lower the vehicle.