JBA 40-1505 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

**Installation recommendation:

JBA recommends in most cases that the vehicle be taken to a reputable exhaust shop.

40-1505

Part s List

1997-99 Dodge Dakota Ext cab/short bed

A. Head pipe 1

E. 2-1/2" clamp 1

B. Muffler 1

F. 3" clamp 3

L4-2.5L, V6-3.9L, V8-5.2L, V8-5.9L - 4wd

C. Tail pipe 1

G. Head pipe assembly 1

D. Turn out 1

TOOLS RECOMMENDED:

ratchet 9/16" deep socket 1/2" socket 1/2" wrench 10mm wrench 15mm deep socket prybar rubber mallet spray lubricant or penetrating oil anti-seize reciprocating saw or hack saw pair of channel lock pliers

TO ST ART :

2. Disconnect negative battery cable and allow vehicle exhaust to cool.

1. Remove and inventory new JBA exhaust.

6. Remove tailpipe assembly from rear of vehicle.

11. Install the 2-1/2" clamp (E) over stock pipe.

3. With vehicle raised and properly supported, using a reciprocating saw or hack saw, cut t

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pipe off at rear of muffler in front of hanger rod.

7. Spray penetrating oil on front head pipe clamp threads and remove using a 15mm deep socket.

4. Spray lubricant on front and rear tail pipe hanger rubber grommets.

8. Spray lubricant on front muffler hanger rod rubber grommets.

9. With muffler properly supported, using a pair of channel lock pliers, remove front muffler hanger rods from lower hole in rubber grommets.

5. Using a pair of channel lock pliers, remove hanger rods from bottom holes of front and rear tail pipe rubber grommets.

10. Using some form of heat and force, disengage and remove muffler assembly without damaging converter pipe.

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13. Slip a 3" clamp (F) over end of head pipe (A).

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