Exhaust Muffler Insulator, Hanger, and Bracket Replacement (1500 - w/RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76)

Exhaust Muffler Insulator, Hanger, and Bracket Replacement (1500 - w/RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

Important: Service the exhaust hangers individually in order to retain the support of the exhaust system.





Important: Do not use oil base lubricants.

2. Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the removal of the hanger (1):
^ The frame support bracket rod (2)
^ The exhaust pipe hanger rod (3)
3. Pry the exhaust pipe hanger (1) free from the following:
^ The frame support bracket rod (2)
^ The exhaust pipe hanger rod (3)

Installation Procedure





Important: Do not use oil base lubricants.

1. Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the installation of the hanger (1):
^ The frame support bracket rod (2)
^ The inner diameter of the exhaust pipe hanger (1)
^ The exhaust pipe hanger rod (3)
2. Press the exhaust pipe hanger (1) over the following:
^ The frame support bracket rod (2)
^ The exhaust pipe hanger rod (3)
3. Lower the vehicle.