Section 09-00: Exhaust System
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty, Bronco and Motorhome Chassis Vehicles Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Muffler Inlet Pipe

Removal

  1. Remove the muffler (5230). Refer to Muffler in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.

  1. Remove the U-bolt clamp at the muffler inlet pipe-to-catalytic converter connection.

  1. NOTE: It may be necessary to heat the muffler inlet pipe-to-catalytic converter joint to break it free.

    Remove the muffler inlet pipe (5A212) from the vehicle.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the U-bolt clamp to 54-71 Nm (40-52 lb-ft).