Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Body Support Bracket Rod, Tail Pipe Hanger Rod & Tail Pipe Hanger
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  1. Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the installation of the hanger:
    • The body support bracket rod (1)
    • The inner diameter of the tail pipe hanger (2)
    • The tail pipe hanger rod (3)
  2. Press the tail pipe hanger (2) over the tail pipe hanger rod (3).
  3. Press the tail pipe hanger (2) over the body support bracket rod (1).
  4. Fig 2: View Of Front Exhaust, Rear Suspension & Exhaust Pipe Hanger Rods
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  5. Apply a soapy solution to the exhaust pipe hanger rod (3) and the inner diameter of the front exhaust hanger (1) in order to ease the installation of the hanger (1).
  6. Press the front exhaust hanger (1) over the exhaust pipe hanger rod (3).
  7. Press the front exhaust hanger (1) over the rear suspension hanger rod (2).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.