EXHAUST MANIFOLD / NEW DESIGN TO CORRECT EXHAUST NOISE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD - 6.0L V-8 ENGINES
1980-1981 Devilles and Broughams and 1980-1983 Limousines and commercial chassis' equipped with a 6.0L V-8 engine may experience an exhaust noise caused by a cracked left exhaust manifold.
A new design left exhaust manifold (P/N 1628232) has been released for servicing vehicles with this condition. To replace this exhaust manifold, proceed as follows, paying particular attention to that part of the procedure which is shaded.
Removal
1. Remove air cleaner and tube assembly from air preheat stove.
2. Remove screws securing air preheat stove to exhaust manifold and remove stove.
3. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
4. Remove oxygen sensor.
5. If equipped with locking tabs, bend lock tabs from bolt heads.
6. Remove bolts and manifold.
Installation
1. Lubricate cylinder head mounting surfaces with a thin coat of a moly-based lubricant
2. If equipped with locking tabs and bolts, discard these parts and install manifold with prevailing torque bolts (P/N 1622236) and torque to 25 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
3. Install oxygen sensor.
4. Connect exhaust pipe to manifold.
5. Install screws securing air preheat stove to exhaust manifold.
6. Install air cleaner and tube assembly to air preheat stove.
For warranty purposes, use Operation Number J0101 at 1.0 hour.
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