PerTronix JBA Exhaust 40-1527 - Manual

10. Remove factory muffler assembly.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
* Installation Recommendation: JBA recommends in most cases that the vehicle be taken to a reputable exhaust shop.
40-1527
04-05 Dodge Ram Quad cab 5.7L Hemi 2/4wd
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
pry bar
ratchet
15mm deep socket
channel lock pliers
anti-seize
spray lubricant or penetrating oil
PARTS LIST:
A. Intermediate pipe 1
B. Muffler 1
C. Tail pipe 1
D. Exhaust tip 1
E. Muffler hanger clamp 1
F. 3" Standard exhaust clamp 1
G. Exhaust clamp w/ hanger 1
H. 3" exhaust clamp
1. Remove and inventory JBA exhaust.
TO START:
2. Disconnect negative battery cable
and allow vehicle exhaust to cool.
3. With the vehicle raised and properly
supported, using the 15mm socket and
ratchet, loosen the clamp, at the rear of
the muffler, that secures the tail pipe to
the muffler.
4. Spray lubricant on the exhaust pipe
behind the muffler.
5. Spray lubricant on all factory rubber
isolators.
6. Remove the factory tail pipe hanger
from rubber isolator.
8. Using the 15mm socket and ratchet,
loosen the clamp that secures the
intermediate pipe to the catalytic
converter pipe.
9. Remove muffler hangers from
rubber isolators.
22. After installation, it is recommended
that all clamps be re-tightened.
23. Tack weld all slip connections in
three spots.
24. Lower the vehicle and reattach the
negative battery cable.
NOTES:
1) It may be necessary to loosen and
realign the spare tire for proper
clearance.
2) All exhaust systems will expand about
1" rearward when exhaust temperatures
start to rise.
3) Use Anti-seize on threads of clamps.
A.
B.
C. D.
7. Remove tail pipe from the rear of the
vehicle.
11. Install muffler hanger clamp (E)
into rubber isolators near the rear of
the factory muffler location.
12. Install intermediate pipe (A) and
secure with exhaust clamp (F).
13. Insert muffler (B) into intermediate
pipe (A). Place exhaust clamp with
hanger(G) at the front of the muffler.
NOTE: Support the muffler temporarily,
until the muffler hanger clamp is used.
14. Install tail pipe (C) through the rear
of the vehicle.
15. Insert rear tail pipe hanger into rubber
isolator at the rear of the vehicle, near the
spare tire.
16. Insert tail pipe (C) through muffler
hanger clamp (E) and into muffler (B).
17. Align tail pipe (C) properly and tighten
muffler hanger clamp (E).
18. Install exhaust clamp (H) loosely
over tail pipe (C). Do not tighten at this
point.
19. Install exhaust tip (D) at the end of
tail pipe (C).
20. Position exhaust clamp (H) over
exhaust tip (D).
21. Align exhaust tip (D) properly and
tighten clamp (H).
E.
F. G H.
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