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Exhaust Manifold Replacement Right

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 210390  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cables from the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L.
  3. Remove the turbocharger assembly from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Turbocharger .
  4. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands.
  5. Remove the starter from the vehicle. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  6. Remove the inspection cover from the transmission.
  7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe bolts from the exhaust manifold.
  8. Remove the safety stands and partially lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the glow plugs from the cylinder head. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Right Side in Engine Controls-6.5L.
  10. Remove the inner wheel housing splash shield.

  11. Object Number: 60245  Size: SH
  12. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts (all but the front and rear) and bolts from the cylinder head.
  13. Completely lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the remaining bolts exhaust manifold.
  15. Remove the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head.
  16. Clean the threads on the exhaust manifold bolts.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 60245  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
  2. Install a bolt to the front and rear of the exhaust manifold.
  3. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands.
  4. 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.

  5. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts and stud/nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  7. Install the inspection cover to the transmission.
  8. Install the starter to the engine block. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.

  9. Object Number: 210390  Size: SH
  10. Install the exhaust crossover pipe to the exhaust manifold.
  11. Remove the safety stands and partially lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the glow plugs in the cylinder head. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Right Side in Engine Controls-6.5L.
  13. Lower the vehicle completely.
  14. Install the turbocharger to the exhaust manifold. Refer to Turbocharger .
  15. Install the air cleaner assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls--6.5L.
  16. Connect the battery negative cables to the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.

Exhaust Manifold Replacement Left

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 210390  Size: SH

    Important: The exhaust crossover pipe does not have to be removed from the vehicle to perform this service procedure.

  1. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe bolts from the exhaust manifolds left exhaust manifold.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cables from the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.

  3. Loosen the exhaust crossover pipe bolts at the right exhaust manifold.
  4. Secure the exhaust crossover pipe out of the way.
  5. Partially raise the vehicle and remove the splash shield from the wheel housing.
  6. Remove the glow plugs from the cylinder head. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Left Side in Engine Controls-6.5L.

  7. Object Number: 60243  Size: SH
  8. Completely raise the vehicle.
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold from underneath the vehicle.
  10. Clean the threads on the exhaust manifold bolts and stud/nuts.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 60243  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust manifold from underneath 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.

  3. Install the exhaust manifold bolts and stud/nuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts and stud/nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  5. Partially lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the glow plugs in the cylinder heads. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement - Left Side in Engine Controls-6.5L.

  7. Object Number: 210390  Size: SH
  8. Install the exhaust crossover pipe to the exhaust manifold.
  9. Install the splash shield to the inner wheel housing.
  10. Completely lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the battery negative cables to the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.