Perkins — Flexible Exhaust Pipe - Installation

Installation

From a Perkins service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. Install new clamp (4) with tightening assembly centered between reliefs (A); do not torque until final step.
2. Place Mark (B) onto tube (3) at Distance (X) of 40 mm (1.6 inch) from tube end.
3. Insert tube (3) into bellows as far as possible without force.
4. Position both ball clamp assemblies (2) and (6) onto the lines group.
5. Position lines group between Clean Emissions Module and turbocharger adapter; adjust tube length.
6. Verify cup of ball joint (E) does not touch radius of ball (D); position and loosely tighten ball clamp (2).
7. Verify ball clamp centered; measurement (Y) and (Z) must be within 2 mm (0.07874 inch).
8. Repeat centering and tightening for ball clamp (6).
9. Verify Mark (B) is not visible at slip joint near clamp assembly (4).
10. Torque ball clamp (2) to 35 ± 2 N·m (26 ± 1 lb ft).
11. Torque ball clamp (6) to 35 ± 2 N·m (26 ± 1 lb ft).
12. Torque clamp assembly (4) to 55 ± 8 N·m (41 ± 6 lb ft).
13. Remove the protective cover installed during removal.

Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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