User Manual

14 97055 v.8.0
2006-07 trucks proceed to Step 5.
2004-05 proceed to Step 8.
5. For 2006-07 trucks, the heater
core tube that is above the exhaust
pipe will have to be replaced with
Banks Heater Core Tube to provide
additional clearance for the Brake.
6. Drain the radiator fluid into a
suitable container to be re-used.
Loosen the hose clamps and remove
the heater hoses from the heater core
tube. Remove the two (2) nuts and one
(1) bolt that attach the coolant line
to the engine. See Figure 9 for the
passenger side nut and bolt.
NOTE: The third nut on the coolant
line is accessible from the driver’s side
wheel well (Figure 10).
7. Replace the factory heater core
tube with the Banks Heater Core Tube.
Install and tighten the nuts and bolt.
Re-install the heater hoses making
sure that they are properly inserted on
the pipe. Slide the hose clamps back
into place. Refill the radiator and follow
manufacture’s air bleeding procedures.
8. The transmission dip stick tube
needs to be adjusted to allow for
added clearance for the lower exhaust
brake V-clamp. Loosen or remove the
bolt(s) that hold it in place and adjust
as needed after the Banks Brake is in.
9. Slide the larger sized factory
V-clamp on the exhaust pipe.
10. Locate the supplied Banks
Exhaust Brake assembly and slide the
factory V-clamp over the inlet of the
brake. Orientate your brake as shown
in Figure 11.
NOTE: Do not worry if the Brake
actuator arm touches the fire wall
insulation. This will not effect the
action of the Brake. Make sure that the
Brake lever is fully seated against it’s
stop. See Figure 12.
Figure 9 Passenger Side