TO START:
1. Remove and inventory JBA exhaust.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable and allow vehicle exhaust to cool.
3. With the vehicle raised and properly supported, spray lubricant on all rubber isolators. Using the pry bar, remove rubber isolators from muffler hangers.
4. Remove the factory exhaust clamp located directly behind the catalytic converter.
5. Remove the tail pipe hanger from the factory rubber isolator.
6. Remove the factory exhaust system.
7. Install Intermediate pipe (A). Position pipe properly and secure using standard exhaust clamp (F).
8. Insert hangers on muffler hanger clamp (E) into factory rubber isolators.
9. Slide muffler (B) through muffler hanger clamp (E). Note: install bolt for muffler hanger clamp (E) but do not tighten at this point.
10. Slip muffler (B) into intermediate pipe (A). Install standard exhaust clamp (F) and secure.
11. Install over axle pipe (C) through the rear of the vehicle.
12. Insert over axle pipe (C) into the rear of the muffler (B).
13. Insert rear over axle pipe hanger into factory rubber isolator.
14. Insert forward over axle pipe hanger into factory rubber isolator.
15. Tighten muffler hanger clamp (E) bolt (arrow).
16. Install a standard exhaust clamp (F) at the rear of muffler (B).
17. Install tail pipe (D) and align properly.
18. Install a standard exhaust clamp (F) where the over axle pipe (C) and tail pipe (D) meet. Secure.
19. After installation, it is recommended that all clamps be re-tightened.
20. Tack weld all slip connections in three spots.
21. 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.
2000-2003 Dodge Dakota Club cab 3.9L / 4.7L 2/4wd JBA Exhaust Installation Instructions
December 15th, 2009 · No Comments
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