Lingenfelter Katech Cadillac CTS-V Stainless Steel Short Throw Shifter - Manual (Page 2)

Created on 11/30/2007 Page 2 of 10
E. Pry the front exhaust hangers (1) free from the rear suspension
hanger rods.
F. Apply a suitable lubricant to the tail pipe hanger rods in order to
ease the removal of the tail pipe hangers (1).
G. Pry the tail pipe hangers (1) free from the tail pipe hanger rods.
H. With the aid of an assistant, lower the exhaust system.
I. Remove the catalytic converter seals. Do not reuse the seals.
J. While the exhaust system is on the floor complete the following:
(1) Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust pipe hanger
rods (3) in order to ease the removal of the front exhaust
hangers (2).
(2) Pull the front exhaust hangers (2) from the exhaust pipe
hanger rods.
6) Remove the propeller shaft (6).
Notice
The propeller shaft must be supported during removal and/or installation
so that the CV joint does not articulate more than 8 degrees. Allowing the
propeller shaft to articulate greater than 8 degrees could cause damage
to the CV boot. Damage to boot could lead to contamination or loss of
lubrication which could lead to CV joint damage.
A. Remove the bolts (1) securing the support bearing to the vehicle
underbody.
B. Reference mark the location of the propeller shaft CV joint to the
differential flange.