Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: Service and Repair

Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket Replacement (6.0L and 8.1 L Engines)

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.
2. Remove the catalytic converter.





3. If equipped with a 4L80E transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.





4. It equipped with a 4L60E transmission, remove the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
5. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the exhaust manifold pipe hanger bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. If equipped with a 4L60E transmission, install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





3. it equipped with a 4L80E transmission, install the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
4. Install the catalytic converter.
5. Install the exhaust manifold pipe.