Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1214

11 - 1 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD
BR
R E M O V A L
AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
EXHAUST
MANIFOLD
HEAT
SHIELD
J9411-14
Fig, 24 Left Engine Exhaust Manifold
and stud bolts in the proper position. (Fig. 24)
Tighten the bolts to 22 N-m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Right . exhaust manifold—Install the dipstick
bracket to the manifold.
(3) Position washers and exhaust heat shields onto
the manifold stud bolts (Fig. 24). Be sure the tabs on
the heat shields are hooked over the top of the
exhaust gasket. Install the nuts and tighten to 20
N-m (175 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Raise and support the vehicle.
(5) Assemble exhaust pipe to manifold and secure
with bolts. Tighten the bolts to 34 N-m (25 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
EXHAUST PIPE™DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(2) Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve
lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Remove the bolts and nuts from the exhaust
pipe to turbocharger exhaust pipe (Fig. 25).
(4) Remove the clamp nuts.
(5) Disconnect the exhaust pipe support hanger.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the exhaust pipe support hangers.
(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.
HEATED
O X Y G E N S E N S O R
WIRE
SPRINGS
9411-18
Fig. 25 Exhaust Pipe Mounting
(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, i f needed.
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS—DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve
lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
(3) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 26).
(4) Remove the catalytic converter.
CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
MUFFLER
CLAMP
HANGER ASM
W/CLAMP
J9411-
Fig. 26 Catalytic Converter
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble converter and clamps loosely to per­
mit proper • clearance with exhaust heat shields and
underbody parts.