Q: What is the first step of the installation procedure for the right side exhaust manifold (4.8L/5.3L/6.0L)?
A:
The first step is to install the exhaust manifold studs to the new manifold.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the left side exhaust manifold (4.8L/5.3L/6.0L)?
A:
The procedure is to remove the following: the engine cover, the spark plug wires from the spark plugs, the exhaust manifold bolts, the exhaust manifold, the heat shield, the bolts, and the studs.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the heat shield and bolts?
A:
You can tighten it to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the right side exhaust manifold (4.8L/5.3L/6.0L)?
A:
The procedure is to remove the following: the engine cover, the oil level indicator tube, the spark plug wires, the exhaust manifold bolts, the exhaust manifold, and the exhaust manifold studs.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the removal procedure for the exhaust muffler (4.3L/4.8L/5.3L/6.0L)?
A:
The procedure is to remove the nuts retaining the catalytic converter pipe from the Muffler flange, remove the nuts retaining the left catalytic converter to the muffler flange, remove the muffler assembly hanger pins and remove the muffler assembly.
Q: How do you install the exhaust heat shield (frame)?
A:
You can install the heat shield to the frame rail, install the heat shield bolts and install the exhaust system.