RAM 3500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1996)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove bolts and nuts attaching exhaust pipe to manifold, then lower vehicle and remove exhaust heat shields.
3. On 8.0L/V10-488 engine, remove EGR tube, gasket and dipstick bracket from right exhaust manifold.
4. remove bolts, nuts and washers attaching manifold to cylinder head.
5. Remove manifold from cylinder head.
6. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. On all engines except 8.0L/V10-488, if exhaust manifold studs came out with nuts, install new studs, applying suitable sealer on coarse thread
ends. If sealer is not applied to stud threads, water leaks may develop at studs.
b. Install two bolts and conical washers at inner ends of outboard arms of manifold, then two bolts without washers on center arm of manifold.
c. Starting at center arm and working outward, tighten manifold bolts to specifications.
d. On 8.0L/V10-488 engine, use a new manifold gasket, and tighten all bolts and nuts to specifications.
