JBA 40-2542 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTR UCTIONS
* Installation R ecommendation: JBA recommends in most cases that the vehicle be taken to a reputable exhaust
40-2542
1998-2004 Ford Ranger
2.5L / 3.0L / 4.0L 2/4wd
Super cab / short bed
R ECOMMENDED TOOLS:
PAR TS LIST:
pry bar
A. Intermediate pipe 1
ratchet
B. Muffler 1
15mm deep socket
C. Tail pipe
pair of channel lock pliers
1
anti-seize
D. R ear muffler clamp 1
spray lubricant or penetrating oil
E. Front muffler clamp 1
1. R emove and inventory JBA exhaust.
TO STAR T:
2. Disconnect negative battery cable and allow
vehicle exhaust to cool.
3. With the vehicle raised and properly
supported, use a 15mm socket to remove the
bolts that attach the exhaust system to the
Catalytic converter.
7. Using original fasteners, connect intermediate
pipe (A) to the factory catalytic converter pipe.
8. Tighten the fasteners.
11. Attach clamp (E) to the front of the muffle
12. Install tailpipe (C).
r (B).
16. Align tail pipe (C). tighten clamp (D).
17. After installation, it is recommended
that all clamps be re-tightened.
18. Tack weld all slip connections in three s
19. Lower the vehicle and reattach the negat
battery cable.
pots.
ive
4. Using a pry bar or a pair of channel lock pl
remove hangers from rubber isolators at the to
of the muffler. iers,
p
9. Slip muffler (B) onto intermediate pipe (A). 13. Insert tailpipe (C) into muffler (B).
NOTES:
1) It may be necessary to loosen and realign
spare tire for proper clearance.
2) All exhaust systems will expand about 1"
rearward when exhaust temperatures
3) Use Anti-seize on threads of clamps.
the
5. Using the channel lock pliers, remove the
tail pipe hanger from the rubber isolator.
14. Install tail pipe hanger into factory rubber
isolator.
6. R emove the original exhaust system from
the vehicle.
10. Insert hanger rods on the muffler into the
factory rubber isolators.
15. Install clamp (D) onto rear of muffler (#).
start to rise
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.