Banks Power Dodge Trucks: (Gas ’02 - 10 5.7L HEMI & 4.7L) Exhaust- Monster Exhaust, '09 5.7L Dodge Ram 1500, Hemi, CCSB Only - Manual (Page 4)

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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), set the parking brake and
securely block the wheels that are on
the ground.
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3.
From under the vehicle remove the
factory exhaust starting at the rear
of the muffler. Remove the tailpipe
by removing the factory band clamp
on the muffler to tailpipe connection.
Remove the factory tailpipe hanger
pin (attached to resonator) from the
rubber grommet and remove the
tailpipe from the vehicle.
NOTE: Spray lubricant may assist in
hanger pin removal. Rubber hangers
can also be removed from the vehicle
to assist in tailpipe / muffler removal.
4.
Loosen the factory band clamp at
the front of the muffler. Disconnect the
ground cable from the muffler hanger
pin. Remove the dual rear muffler hanger
pins from the rubber hangers. Remove
the muffler from the vehicle. The factory
intermediate pipe will remain on the
vehicle.
5.
Install the 3” Exhaust clamp onto the
inlet of the Banks intermediate pipe.
Install the Banks intermediate pipe onto
the factory intermediate pipe. Orient the
intermediate pipe as shown in Figure 2.
NOTE: Once the pipe / muffler has been
completely engaged in the slip joint,
mark the pipe with a scribe or tape for
reference when tightening the clamps
later in the installation. Mark each slip
joint in this fashion.
6.
Install a 3” Exhaust clamp onto the
intermediate pipe outlet. Install the
Monster Muffler inlet (Note the inlet
labeling of the muffler). Orient the
Monster logo such that it is visible from
the passenger side and parallel with
the frame rail. Align the clamp onto the
muffler outlet (see Figure 2).
NOTE: All clamps should be positioned
at the beginning of the slots (on the 1⁄2
circle punch) and evenly tightened.
7.
Install the 3” dual hanger clamp onto
the Banks Muffler outlet such that the
hanger pins are facing forward. Install
the two (2) clamp hanger pins into the
corresponding muffler rubber grommet.
Connect the ground cable from the
vehicles hanger pin to the left hanger pin
on the dual hanger clamp. See Figure 3.
8.
From the vehicle rear, route
the tailpipe over the rear track bar.
Start the tailpipe hanger pin into the
corresponding vehicle rubber hanger.
Install the tailpipe into the Banks Muffler
outlet. Lightly tighten the rear muffler
hanger clamp to secure the tailpipe (see
Figure 4).
9.
Adjust the tip about 1⁄2” under the
body panel, such that the tip position is
aesthetically pleasing (See Figure 4).
10.
With the exhaust positioned
properly, begin to tighten the clamps
starting with the ones closest to the
front of the vehicle and working your
way back. Torque the exhaust clamps
evenly to 35 ft-lbs. Make sure that
each slip is fully inserted (+/- 1 ⁄
4
”).
Monster Exhaust System Installation