C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1998)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Left)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The exhaust crossover pipe does not have to be removed from the vehicle to perform this service procedure.
1. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe bolts from the exhaust manifolds left exhaust manifold.
Disconnect the battery negative cables from the batteries.
2. Loosen the exhaust crossover pipe bolts at the right exhaust manifold.
3. Secure the exhaust crossover pipe out of the way.
4. Partially raise the vehicle and remove the splash shield from the wheel housing.
5. Remove the glow plugs from the cylinder head.
6. Completely raise the vehicle.
7. Remove the exhaust manifold from underneath the vehicle.
8. Clean the threads on the exhaust manifold bolts and stud/nuts.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE