8.3L Engine

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Position tailpipes (6) into muffler (2).
Make sure alignment tang on tailpipes (6) fully seat into alignment slots on muffler (2).
Install insulators (5).
Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. A minimum of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required between the exhaust system components and body/frame parts. Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.
Tighten all clamp (4) nuts to 54.2 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
Lower the vehicle.

Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.

Fig 1: Tailpipe - 8.3L

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1 - INSULATOR

2 - MUFFLER

3 - INSULATOR

4 - CLAMP

5 - INSULATOR

6 - TAILPIPE

7 - CLAMP