Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (6.6L)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L) (Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L)) .
2. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) .
3. Perform the following steps working through the wheelhouse opening, remove the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (1) and bracket.




4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and shield.




5. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts in the proper sequence.




6. Remove the exhaust manifold and exhaust manifold to pipe gasket.




7. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (2) and rotate the oil level indicator tube out of the way.
8. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket (1).



Installation Procedure





1. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) onto the studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Rotate the oil level indicator tube into position and install the oil level indicator tube bolt (2).

Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).





3. Position a NEW exhaust pipe gasket between the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. Align the tabs on the gasket to face downward.
4. Install the exhaust manifold onto the studs.

Right Side:

5. Install and tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts in the sequence shown.

* Tighten the bolts/nuts to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).
* Tighten the 4 center bolts/nuts an additional pass to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).






6. Position the exhaust manifold heat shield to the manifold and install the exhaust manifold bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





7. Install the exhaust pipe bracket and the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (1).




8. Tighten the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts in the sequence shown (4, 5, and 6).

Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

9. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) .
10. Install the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L) (Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L)) .