C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2002)
Muffler: Service and Repair
Muffler Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: Depending on vehicle configuration, the rear axle may need to be lowered in order to remove the exhaust muffler assembly.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the spare tire, if necessary.
3. Install adjustable jack stands under the rear axle, if necessary.
4. If equipped with a 8.6 or 9.5 inch ring gear, remove the rear axle vent hose from the rear axle, if necessary.
5. Remove the vent hose swivel clip from the rear brake crossover pipe, if necessary.
6. If equipped with a 10.5 inch ring gear, remove the rear axle vent hose from the rear axle, if necessary.
7. Remove the vent hose swivel clip from the rear brake crossover pipe, if necessary.
8. Remove the rear shock absorbers lower bolts and nuts, if necessary.
