Good morning,
The 420 is a code for the catalytic converter. It needs to be replaced. The internals are worn out and is not processing the gases.
I attached the procedure, pictures and the part for below.
Roy
Catalytic Converter Replacement (LH6/LS2) (5.3L and 6.0L)
Removal Procedure
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1. Remove the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1, Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2, Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1, and Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2.
2. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement.
3. If equipped with four wheel drive (4WD), remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
4. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement.
5. Remove the muffler to catalytic converter nuts (1).
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6. Remove the front 2 muffler insulators (3 and 4) from the muffler hangers.
7. Pull back and separate the muffler (2) flange from the catalytic converter flange studs.
8. Reposition and secure the muffler end out of the way.
9. Remove and discard the old exhaust gasket.
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10. Remove the catalytic converter to left exhaust manifold nuts (2).
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11. Remove the catalytic converter to right exhaust manifold nuts (2).
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12. Raise the transmission using the transmission jack for additional catalytic converter pipe clearance.
13. Tilt the catalytic converter in order to lower the left side pipe below the vehicle frame. Rotate the catalytic converter outlet pipe toward the left side of the vehicle to gain the necessary clearance for the right side pipe to clear the vehicle frame. Remove the catalytic converter (1) from the vehicle.
14. Remove and discard the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold seals.
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 AT 9:04 AM