Inspection Procedure

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Refer to Figure 1 for location of catalytic converter part number.

3. If converter part number is listed in Column 1 of table below, replace converter with the appropriate converter part number identified in Column 2.


Column 1 Column 2
Original Dual New Dual Bed
Model Year Vehicle Bed Bead Conv. Bead Conv.

1981 "A", "Aspl", and "B" (including Police)
1982 "B", "G" and 8999586
"Gspl" (including Police) 25056366 (1982 Police) 25056673

1981 "F" (non-Z28) 8999588 25056674

1981 "F" (Z28) 8999589 25056675

1982 "F" 5.0L (LG4) 8999830 25056676

1981 "Y" 8999338 25056672


4. Vehicles with converter part numbers not identified in Column 1 of the table will require the same converter part number as removed from the vehicle. Use normal operation number and labor time for the replacement of these converters.


CAUTION: THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEADS CONTAIN PLATINUM, PALLADIUM AND/OR RHODIUM. ADDITIONALLY, THE

BEADS MAY BE FINELY COATED WITH LEAD COMPOUNDS.

THEREFORE, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO MINIMIZE DUST GENERATION DURING THE REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE. THESE PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE:

A. Pour water into catalytic converter prior to bead removal as described in Step 5.
B. The use of a suitable dust mask, rubber gloves and safety glasses is recommended when handling catalyst beads.

C. Applicable OSHA standards should be reviewed.

D. Allow catalytic converter to cool before handling.


Listed below are tools required to perform repair procedure:

Description Tool # No. Required

Converter Plug Installer J-34118 1

Catalytic Converter Bead
Replacement Kit J-34155 1

Replacement Kit includes:
Sifting Pan J-34155-1 1
Storage Pan J-34155-2 2
Funnel J-34155-3 1