PerTronix JBA Exhaust 40-1534 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Start:
1. Remove and inventory new JBA exhaust
system.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable and
allow vehicle to cool.
**Installation recommendation:
JBA recommends in most cases that the vehicle be taken to a reputable exhaust shop.
40-1534
2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7L
Quad Cab / Short Bed
TOOLS RECOMMENDED:
15mm wrench or socket
9/16 socket
mallet
spray lubricant or penetrating oil
pry bar
A
B
C
D
F
E
Parts List
A. Intermediate pipe w/ hanger 1
B. JBA high flow muffler
1
C. Tail pipe with hangers 1
D. Turn out with tip 1
E. 2-1/2” Clamp 1
F. 3” Clamp 3
3. With the vehicle raised and properly
supported, loosen the band clamps on the
exhaust using a 15mm wrench.
4. Disconnect the ground strap from the
exhaust.
5. Spray lubricant on the exhaust hangers.
6. Using a pry bar, pry the exhaust to
remove hangers. Use caution.
7. Remove the exhaust system from the
vehicle.
8. Slip the supplied 2-1/2” clamp (E) over
the end of the catalytic converter assembly.
9. Slide the intermediate pipe (A) over the
end of the catalytic converter assembly.
Align the key with the notch on the interme-
diate pipe.
10. Slip 2.5” clamp (E) over intermediate
pipe (A) connection with catalytic converter
assembly and tighten using 9/16 wrench.
11. Spay lubricant on the forward rubber
grommet and slip Intermediate hanger (A)
in grommet.
12. Slip 3” clamp w/ hanger (F) onto inter-
mediate pipe (A). Then slip JBA muffler (B)
on to intermediate pipe (A)
13. Install 3” clamp (F) over connection with
muffler (B) and secure.
14. Spray lube on tail pipe hangers (C).
Insert hangers into rear grommet . Then slip
tail pipe (C) in to rear of muffler (B). Make
sure tail pipe is aligned properly and secure
to muffler with 3” clamp (F).
15. Slip 3” clamp (F) over end of tail pipe
(C). Install turn out with tip (D) on to tail
pipe (C).
16. Align the turn out with tip (D) for proper
clearance from fender and spare tire. Se-
cure in place with 3” clamp (F) and tighten.
17. Using a soft cloth, remove all prints
from exhaust tip.
18. Check all clamps and connections for
proper fit and alignment. Double check all
clamps are tightened and that all hangers
are secure in rubber grommets. It is recom-
mended that after installation of the exhaust
system you have all slip connections tack
welded by a muffler shop.
NOTES:
1. It may be necessary to loosen and
realign the spare tire for proper clearance.
2. All exhaust systems expand about 1”
rearward when exhaust temperature rises.
3. Use anti-seize on threads of clamps.
JBA recommends taking the vehicle to a muffler shop and having all slip connections tack welded. 11.10.06
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Other recommended products:
Get more power and efficiency with a set of
smog legal JBA Cat4ward® headers.
Part No. 1949S-2 05-06 Dakota 4.7L