GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Chevy P12 Chassis 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Exhaust 🢒 Tail Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 240947 Size: SH
  2. Remove the rear clamp from the muffler.
  3. Remove the hanger retaining nut from the frame rail.
  4. Remove the tailpipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 240947 Size: SH
  1. Install the tailpipe to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the hanger to the frame rail with the retaining nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hanger retaining nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear clamp to the muffler.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp nuts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.