Gale BANKS MONSTER F450 - Manual (Page 3)

1.
Disconnect the negative
(ground) cable from the battery (if
there is more than one battery,
disconnect both negative cables).
Secure the cable so it cannot
accidentally come in contact with the
post.
2.
Raise the vehicle and support it
securely with properly weight-rated
safety stands, ramps or a commercial
hoist. Take care to balance the vehicle
to prevent it from slipping or falling.
When using ramps, be sure the wheels
are centered squarely on the topsides.
Place the transmission in park
(automatic) or reverse (manual), set
the parking brake and securely block
the wheels that are on the ground.
CAUTION: DO NOT WORK UNDER ANY
VEHICLE SUPPORTED ONLY BY A
JACK. SEVERE INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING! The following step may require
the use of a torch and/or saw. Proper safety
equipment should be used. Failure to use
proper safety equipment may result in severe
injury.
3.
From under the vehicle, remove
the factory exhaust system from the
catalytic converter back. Starting
at the rear of the vehicle, remove
each component by either cutting
through the pipe near the clamps or
by removing the clamps and heating
the joints with an oxy-acetylene torch
to allow crimped pipes to separate.
DO NOT cUT OR DAMAGE cATALYTIc
cONVERTER TUBING DURING THE
REMOVAL PROcESS. To assist in
removal, the T.O.P. should be cut
before the resonator if it is going to
be replaced. Remove the hanger pins
from the rubber hangers with a pry
bar. (Spray lubricant will ease hanger
removal.
4.
Remove the two (2) nuts attaching
the turbine outlet pipe (T.O.P.) to the
catalytic converter inlet. Loosen and
remove the band clamp that attaches
the rear intermediate pipe to the
catalytic converter outlet. Remove the
catalytic converter assembly from the
vehicle. Remove the band-clamp that
attaches the T.O.P. to the turbocharger
and remove the factory T.O.P. from
the vehicle. Retain V-band clamp for
re-assembly.
Note: To assist in T.O.P. removal, remove
the rear engine hoist hook by removing the
two (2) Hex screws and remove the valve
cover heatshield. The dipstick tube may
also be removed or slightly bent to allow
for T.O.P. removal/installation. Retain all
hardware and parts for reassembly.
For Manual Transmissions only: the
transmission will need to be lowered
to allow for removal and installation of
the T.O.P. Using a Transmission Jack,
support the rear of the transmission to
allow working room for the T.O.P. and
remove the rear transmission mount
and crossmember. Remove the Front
drive shaft support bracket from the
cab. Lower the transmission 4-6” and
remove the factory T.O.P. Install the
Banks T.O.P. Raise the transmission
and reinstall drive shaft bracket,
transmission crossmember and rear
transmission mount. Refer to vehicles
owners manual for factory Torque
Specifications.
5.
Loosely place the factory V-band
clamp on the Banks T.O.P. Install the
Banks T.O.P. to the turbine housing.
Loosely snug the V-band clamp
assuring the T.O.P. is aligned properly.
Note: Reinstall the engine hoist hook
and valve cover heat shield if previously
removed.
6.
The catalytic converter inlet will
need to be trimmed to accommodate
the Banks exhaust system. Be careful
Monster Exhaust System Installation
96441 v.3.0
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