Gale F450 User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

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.

Note: Reinstall the engine hoist hook

and valve cover heat shield if previously

removed.

6. The catalytic converter inlet will

need to be trimmed to accommodate

the Banks exhaust system. Be careful

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