OVERVIEW: 1. Take a moment to read and understand these instruc ons ITM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. before installing your Flowmaster performance system. 1 26851M Inlet Pipe 1 NOTE: Please inventory all parts now before con nuing and 2 26277M Extension Pipe 1 if necessary, report any missing items to our tech line. This 3 70006-578 Muffler Assembly 1 will avoid poten ally stranding your vehicle un l any missing replacement parts arrive. N/A PK1074 Hardware Package includes: 1 4 SF059 Flange 1 5 MC300BS 3" Stainless Band Clamp 2
REMOVE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:
2. Raise vehicle up on a hoist or rack to working height. If you don’t have access to a hoist or rack, support vehicle with jack stands. WARNING: Avoid serious burns! Allow your vehicle me to cool completely before touching any factory engine components. To ease prepara on and installa on of your new kit: • Apply penetra ng lubricant to mounts, bolts and clamps before you remove them. • Use stands as necessary to support parts as you detach them from your vehicle and again as you install new parts.
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3. Cut tailpipe at muffler exit. Disassemble hanger wires from isolators and remove tailpipe sec on from vehicle.
4. Support muffler and disassemble wire hangers from
isolators. Remove and retain (x2 ea.) flange nuts and bolts, disconnect inlet pipe and remove exhaust system.
INSTALL FLOWMASTER EXHAUST SYSTEM:
5. Remove nuts from stock and Flowmaster clamps, apply an -seize compound to bolts and re-install nuts. NOTE: The image in this step is intended for illustra ve purposes only and may or may not accurately reflect components included in your kit. 6. Every slip fit connec on in this kit must seat 3" deep except for muffler connec ons which must seat 2" deep. Find all slip fit components in your kit and mark them accordingly so your Flowmaster exhaust system fits properly onto your vehicle.
718117 www.flowmastermufflers.com Rev 07/14/21 Technical Support (866) 464-6553 Page 2 of 5 7. If your vehicle falls within the specifica ons listed below, apply the corresponding modifica ons or assembly combina ons to this kit to ensure it will install properly.
WHEEL BASE BODY STYLE BED LENGTH INLET ASSY: MODIFICATION
141" Regular Cab 8' Inlet Pipe only Trim 4" from inlet pipe 145" SuperCrew 5'5 Inlet Pipe only None 145" SuperCab 6'5 Inlet Pipe only None 157" SuperCrew 6'5 Inlet+Extension Trim 6" from extension pipe 163" SuperCab 8' Inlet+Extension None
8. Place flange (4) on inlet pipe (1) then connect assembly
to head pipe. Fasten flanges with (x2 ea.) nuts and bolts (removed step 4) just enough to hold parts. Orient inlet pipe straight with its bend facing down for proper fit.
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9. For applicable vehicles, place clamp (5) onto extension
pipe (2) and connect it to inlet/extension pipe.
718117 www.flowmastermufflers.com Rev 07/14/21 Technical Support (866) 464-6553 Page 3 of 5 10. Remove muffler hanger mount, slide it onto muffler (3) and place clamp (5) onto muffler. Connect muffler to inlet/extension then fasten hanger mount into place on frame. Tighten clamp just enough to hold parts.
11. Adjust exhaust components for fit; maintaining ⁄ "
clearance and compensa ng for suspension, travel and vibra on, then ghten all clamps. 12. Recommended: Secure slip-fit connec ons with a 1-inch tack weld then spray high-temp paint over each weld to prevent rust and premature corrosion.
Congratula ons, the installa on of your FLOWMASTER
performance exhaust system is now complete!
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