DIESEL ENGINE, MUFFLER, FUEL SYSTEM, AND
CLUTCHES
EXHAUST SYSTEM
MUFFLER REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery. See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
2.
Loosen the muffler spring suspension bracket bolts.
3.
Remove the two springs that secure the muffler inlet to the intermediate pipe (Figure 16-5, Page 16-5). See
following NOTE.
NOTE: Shift the end of the muffler inlet and intermediate pipe from side to side to relax and disconnect the springs.
4.
Remove the two bolts and large flat washers that secure the muffler to the chassis and remove the muffler.
See following WARNING and NOTE.
WARNING
• Always wear eye protection when springs are removed or installed.
NOTE: Replace springs that show signs of brittleness, broken coils, or loss of tension.
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Figure 16-5 Muffler Bracket and Inlet Pipe
INTERMEDIATE PIPE REMOVAL
1.
Loosen the muffler spring suspension bracket bolts.
2.
Remove the springs from the intermediate pipe and muffler inlet. See following WARNING and NOTE.
WARNING
•
Always wear eye protection when springs are removed or installed.
NOTE: Shift the end of the muffler inlet and intermediate pipe from side to side to relax and disconnect the springs.
3.
Remove the springs from the intermediate pipe and manifold pipe and remove the pipe.
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Exhaust System
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