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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1705 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (WITH LMM)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Installation Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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- Apply water based lubricant to the exhaust pipe hanger bracket, in order to aid in installation.
- Install the catalytic converter.
- Slide the down turbocharger exhaust pipe to catalytic converter clamp.
- Tighten the turbocharger exhaust pipe to catalytic converter clamp to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the catalytic converter to particulate filter nuts and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Install the transmission support crossmember.
- Install the transmission support crossmember bolts and tighten to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
- Lower the transmission onto the transmission support.
- Install the transmission mount to transmission support nuts and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the support from the transmission.
- Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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When to See a Mechanic
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.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.