Intermediate Pipe

NOTE: When replacing the intermediate pipe on an originally equipped welded system, a service muffler will be needed.





CAUTION: When a flex decoupler joint is moved from the normal mounting position it is possible to over-flex and damage the joint. Always support the flex decoupler joint and pipe assembly to avoid over-flexing. The flex decoupler joint is designed to flex a maximum of six degrees which is equivalent to the pipes connected to the joint moving no more than 1 inch for every 1 foot length of pipe, (if the pipe connected to the joint is 3 feet long, the end of the pipe could be moved a maximum of 3 inches)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Support three way catalytic converter.





3. Cut intermediate pipe at muffler.
4. Intermediate pipe from three way catalytic converter.





5. Intermediate pipe from hanger.
6. Intermediate pipe.
7. Muffler from hangers.
8. Three way catalytic converter seal.
9. Clean flange surface.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Three way catalytic converter seal.
2. Intermediate pipe to hanger.
3. Intermediate pipe to three way catalytic converter.
4. Muffler to hangers.
5. Weld muffler to intermediate pipe.
6. Lower vehicle.