RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Diesel Particle Filter (DPF): Service and Repair
Removal - Cab Chassis
6.7L DIESEL - CAB CHASSIS
WARNING: If torches are used when servicing the exhaust system, do not allow any flame near the fuel lines or the fuel tank. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lubricant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove flexible tubing from particulate filter pressure sensor tubing.
4. Loosen and remove particulate filter pressure sensor tubing from Diesel Oxidation Catalytic/Diesel Particulate Filter (DOC/DPF).
5. Disconnect and remove temperature sensors.
6. 4X4 Vehicles - If equipped, remove transfer case skid plate.
7. 4X4 Vehicles - Remove transmission crossmember See: Body and Frame/Frame/Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Crossmember - Removal.
8. Remove exhaust pipe to DOC/DPF flange nuts (5)
9. Remove intermediate pipe to DOC/PDF clamp nuts (2).
10. Move muffler and tail pipe assembly (1) toward rear of vehicle.
11. Remove DOC/DPF (4).
12. Remove and discard flange gaskets.
