Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 895

1 1 - 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD
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(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. 6). I f used, disconnect the extension pipe sup­
port hanger (Fig. 7).
(4) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 6).
(5) Remove the exhaust tailpipe and extension
pipe, i f used.
CLAMP J9411-22
Fig. 6 Exhaust Tailpipe
Fig. 7 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 i n the
system and provide acceptable exhaust noise levels.
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. 6 and 7).
(3) Position the exhaust tailpipe and extension
pipe, if 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.
INTAKE MANIFOLD—V-6 and V-8 ENGINES
The aluminum intake manifold is a single plane
design with equal length runners. The manifold is
sealed by flange side gaskets with front and rear
cross-over gaskets. The intake manifold has internal
EGR.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain the cooling system (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for the proper procedures).
(3) Remove the generator.
(4) Remove the air cleaner.
(5) Disconnect the fuel lines.