Heat Shields; Muffler - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L/8.0L - Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

11 - 10 EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST PIPE - 5.9L DIESEL (Continued)
proper alignment with other parts in the system and
provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the exhaust pipe into the transmission
support and onto the turbocharger flange (Fig. 11).
(2) Install the exhaust pipe-to-turbocharger elbow
bolts and tighten to 31 N·m (23 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the extension pipe and clamp to the
exhaust pipe using a new clamp and tighten the
clamp nuts to 48 N·m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Connect the battery negative cables.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels. A
minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required. Adjust the
alignment, if needed.

HEAT SHIELDS

DESCRIPTION
There are two types of heat shields used. One is
stamped steel the other is molded foil sheets. The
shields attach to the vehicle around the exhaust sys-
tem to prevent heat from the exhaust system from
1 - TAILPIPE
2 - CLAMP
3 - MUFFLER LIGHT DUTY
Fig. 12 Muffler for 3.9L, 5.2L and 5.9L-Light Duty Engines
entering the passenger area and other areas where
the heat can cause damage to other components.
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 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.).
(3) Lower the vehicle.

MUFFLER - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L/8.0L

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 muffler hanger (Fig. 12) (Fig.
13).
(4) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 12) (Fig. 13).
(5) Remove the muffler.
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