Banks Power Chevy_GMC Trucks: Duramax LB7 (Diesel ’01 - 04 6.6L) Forced Induction- BigHead Wastegate Actuator (LB7 pickup) - Manual (Page 2)

1.
For ease of installation of your
Banks system, familiarize yourself
with the procedure by reading the
entire manual before starting work.
2.
Throughout this manual, the left
side of the vehicle refers to the
driver’s side, and the right side to the
passenger’s side.
3.
Disconnect the ground cable from
the battery (or batteries, if there are
two) before beginning work.
4.
Route and tie wires and hoses a
minimum of 6" away from exhaust
heat, moving parts and sharp edges.
Clearance of 8" or more is
recommended where possible.
5.
When raising the vehicle, support
it on properly weight-rated safety
stands, ramps or a commercial hoist.
Follow the manufacturer’s safety
precautions. Take care to balance the
vehicle to prevent it from slipping or
falling. When using ramps, be sure
the front wheels are centered
squarely on the topsides; put the
transmission in park; set the hand
brake; and place blocks behind the
rear wheels. Caution! Do not use
floor jacks to support the vehicle
while working under it. Do not
raise the vehicle onto concrete
blocks, masonry or any other
item not intended specifically for
this use.
6.
During installation, keep the work
area clean. Do not allow anything to
be dropped into intake, exhaust, or
lubrication system components while
performing the installation, as foreign
objects will cause immediate
turbocharger and/or engine damage
upon start-up.
Tools Required:
• 1 ⁄
4
" and 3 ⁄
8
" drive ratchets with
standard and metric sockets and
1 ⁄
4
" and 3 ⁄
8
" drive extensions
• #55 Torx wrench bit or driver
• Standard and metric combination
or open-end wrenches
• Small standard screwdriver
• Standard or needlenose pliers
Highly recommended tools and
supplies:
• Compressed air source and hose
• Air pressure regulator
• Inch-pound and foot-pound torque
wrenches
• Penetrating oil or light lubricant
spray
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Dear Customer,
If you have any questions
concerning the installation
of your Banks BigHead™
Actuator, please call our
Technical Service Hotline
at (888) 839-2700
between 7:00 am and 5:00
pm (PT). If you have any
questions relating to
shipping or billing, please
contact our Customer
Service Department at
(888) 839-5600.
Thank you.
General Installation Practices