Jimmy Full Size V8-350 5.7L (1982)
1982 "F" 5.0L (LG4)
8999830
25056676
1981 "Y"
8999338
25056672
4.
Vehicles with converter part numbers not identified in Column 1 of the table will require the same converter part number as removed from the
vehicle. Use normal operation number and labor time for the replacement of these converters.
CAUTION: THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEADS CONTAIN PLATINUM, PALLADIUM AND/OR RHODIUM. ADDITIONALLY,
THE
BEADS MAY BE FINELY COATED WITH LEAD COMPOUNDS.
THEREFORE, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO MINIMIZE DUST GENERATION DURING THE REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE. THESE PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE:
A.
Pour water into catalytic converter prior to bead removal as described in Step 5.
B.
The use of a suitable dust mask, rubber gloves and safety glasses is recommended when handling catalyst beads.
C.
Applicable OSHA standards should be reviewed.
D.
Allow catalytic converter to cool before handling.
Listed below are tools required to perform repair procedure:
Description
Tool #
No. Required
Converter Plug Installer
J-34118
1
Catalytic Converter Bead
Replacement Kit
J-34155
1
Replacement Kit includes:
Sifting Pan
J-34155-1
1
Storage Pan
J-34155-2
2
Funnel
J-34155-3
1
Service Procedure
1.
Disconnect air supply pipe from catalytic converter.
2.
Disconnect intermediate pipe from rear of converter.
3.
Disconnect hanger bracket from converter, except Corvette.
4.
On Corvettes, remove nuts and bolts and remove converter. All other models, remove front exhaust clamp then remove converter.
5.
Stand old converter upright on inlet end and pour two (2) 8 ounce cups of water into outlet end to control catalyst dust.