RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2003)
Muffler: Service and Repair
MUFFLER 5.9L DIESEL
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cables.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the muffler to tail pipe and extension pipe clamps.
4. Disconnect the muffler from the hanger isolators.
5. Disconnect the muffler from the tailpipe.
6. Disconnect the muffler from the extension pipe and remove from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the muffler hanger rods into the isolators.
2. Install the muffler into the extension pipe.
3. Install the muffler into the tail pipe.
4. Install the exhaust clamps, align the exhaust system, and tighten the exhaust clamps to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the battery negative cables.
7. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks and exhaust system contact with the body panels. A minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required
between exhaust system components and body/frame parts. Adjust the alignment, if needed.
