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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 375 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSMUFFLER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Support the exhaust pipe and muffler.
Cut (1) the exhaust pipe as close as possible to the welded portion (2) of the muffler using a suitable cut off tool.

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Pipe Cutting Area
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Remove the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Exhaust Hanger

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Remove the muffler from the vehicle.
Apply a suitable lubricant to the tail pipe hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
Pull outward on the rear exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the tail pipe hanger rod.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.