Banks Power Chevy_GMC Trucks: Gas ’99 - 14 4.3,4.8,5.3,6.0,6.2,8.1 Exhaust- Monster Exhaust, Single Passenger side exit '99-06 Chevy-GMC 1500 4.3L, 4.8L & 5.3L - Manual (Page 6)

1.
Disconnect the negative (ground)
cable from the battery (if there is more
than one battery, disconnect both
negative cables). Secure the cable so
it cannot accidentally come in contact
with the post.
2.
Raise the vehicle and support it
securely with properly weight-rated
safety stands, ramps or a commercial
hoist. Take care to balance the vehicle
to prevent it from slipping or falling.
When using ramps, be sure the wheels
are centered squarely on the topsides.
Place the transmission in park
(automatic), set the parking brake and
securely block the wheels that are on
the ground.
CAUTION: DO NOT WORK UNDER
ANY VEHICLE SUPPORTED ONLY
BY A JACK. SEVERE INJURY MAY
RESULT.
3.
Loosen and remove the two (2)
nuts on the 2-bolt flange, retain for
reassembly. Remove the tailpipe
hanger pin from the rubber hanger.
Remove the rear muffler hanger pin
from the rubber hanger. Remove the
front muffler hanger pins from the
rubber hangers.
NOTE: Spray lubricant may assist in
hanger pin removal. Rubber hangers
can also be removed from the vehicle
to assist in tailpipe / muffler removal.
4.
Remove the tailpipe, muffler and
intermediate pipe assembly from the
vehicle
5.
Install the 2-bolt flange on the inlet
of the Banks intermediate pipe to the
factory flange. Loosely install the two
(2) factory 10mm nuts onto the factory
2-bolt flange studs.
6.
Install the front hanger clamp onto
the intermediate pipe outlet. Insert the
hanger pin into the vehicles rubber
hanger (see Figure 2).
7.
Install the Monster Muffler inlet
(Note the inlet labeling of the muffler)
onto the intermediate pipe outlet.
Orient the Monster logo such that is
visible from the passenger side and
parallel with the frame rail. Align the
clamp onto the muffler inlet (see
Figure 2).
NOTE: Once the pipe / muffler has
been completely engaged in the slip
joint, mark the pipe with a scribe or
tape for reference when tightening the
clamps later in the installation. Mark
each slip joint in this fashion.
8.
Install the rear muffler hanger
clamp onto the Monster Muffler outlet.
Insert the hanger pin to into the
vehicles rubber hanger (see Figure 2).
NOTE: All clamps should be positioned
at the beginning of the slots (on the 1 ⁄
2
circle punch).
9.
From the vehicle rear, route the
tailpipe over the rear end. Install the
tailpipe into the Banks Muffler outlet.
Start the tailpipe hanger pin into the
corresponding vehicle rubber hanger.
Lightly tighten the rear muffler hanger
clamp to secure the tailpipe
10.
Adjust the tip about 1 ⁄
2
” under the
body panel, such that the tip position
is aesthetically pleasing.
11.
Adjust each of the pipes to ensure
that all of the hanger pins are parallel
with the frame mounted pins and that
the rubber hangers are all positioned
slightly forward (See Figure 3). This
allows the hangers to be properly
positioned once the exhaust reaches
operating temperature.
12.
With the exhaust positioned
properly, begin to evenly tighten
the clamps starting with the ones
closest to the front of the vehicle
and working your way back. Torque
the exhaust clamps evenly to 35
ft-lbs. Torque the 2-bolt flange, 10mm
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