Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe & Clamps
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  1. Apply water based lubricant to the exhaust pipe hanger bracket, in order to aid in installation.
  2. Install the catalytic converter.
  3. Slide the down turbocharger exhaust pipe to catalytic converter clamp.
  4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Tighten the turbocharger exhaust pipe to catalytic converter clamp to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  6. Fig 2: View Of Catalytic Converter, Particulate Filter & Nuts
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  7. Install the catalytic converter to particulate filter nuts and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
  8. Fig 3: View of Transmission Support Crossmember
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  9. Install the transmission support crossmember.
  10. Install the transmission support crossmember bolts and tighten to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
  11. Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mount Nuts
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  12. Lower the transmission onto the transmission support.
  13. Install the transmission mount to transmission support nuts and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  14. Remove the support from the transmission.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • 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.
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