Exhaust Manifold Installation-Left (C/K/G/C3500HD)

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the exhaust manifold studs into the cylinder head, if necessary.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 1: Left Exhaust Manifold Studs (C/K/G/C3500HD)
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Install the NEW left exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the left exhaust manifold.
Install the left exhaust manifold nuts and center bolt.
Tighten
- Tighten the left exhaust manifold center bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Tighten the left exhaust manifold nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Fig 2: Left Exhaust Manifold, Gasket & Nuts (C/K/G/C3500HD)
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Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and nuts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).

Fig 3: Left Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield, Bolts & Nuts (C/K/G/C3500HD)
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Install the left spark plugs.
Tighten

Tighten the left spark plugs to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 4: Left Spark Plug
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Important: Fully install the spark plug wire by pushing on the exposed end of the spark plug boot. Do not push the spark plug wire on to the spark plug by using the metal heat shield.
Install the left spark plug wires to the spark plugs and ignition coils.

Fig 5: Left Spark Plug Wire
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