Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 894

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EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 1 1 - 5
Fig. 3 Exhaust Pipe Clamp Location for 5.9L (Heavy
Duty) and 8.0L
Fig. 4 Catalytic Converter Clamp Location for 5.9L
(Heavy Duty) and 8.0L
(5) Remove the catalytic converter.
CLEANING
Clean ends of pipes and muffler to assure mating
of all parts.
I N S P E C T I O N
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 i n the system and
provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the support hanger on the 3.9L, 5.2L
and 5.9L (Light Duty) engines (Fig. 1).
(2) Assemble converter and clamps loosely to per­
mit proper clearance with exhaust heat shields and
underbody parts.
(3) Tighten all clamp nuts to 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(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.
MUFFLERS
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. 4 or 5).
(4) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 4 or 5).
(5) Remove the muffler.
W / C L A M P
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Fig. 5 Muffler for 3.9L
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5.2L and 5.9L (Light Duty)
Engines
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 i n the
system and provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble muffler and clamps loosely to permit
proper alignment of all parts.
(2) Connect the muffler hanger.
(3) Tighten the clamp nuts to 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.)
torque.