Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’03 - 07 6.0L Power Stroke) Exhaust- Monster Exhaust, Single Passenger side exit, F-450_F-550 '03-07 Cab & Chassis - Manual (Page 5)

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.
Monster Exhaust System Installation
96441 v.5.0
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