Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: Service and Repair

Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Replacement

Special Tools

EN-45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning Exhaust Service Warning.


Warning:
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.


Caution:
Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





2. Support the catalytic converter (1) with a suitable tool.

3. Remove the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger bracket bolts (4) and the 2 drive frame bolts (3).

4. Remove the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger insulator nuts (5).

5. Remove the exhaust front pipe hanger bracket (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the exhaust front pipe hanger bracket (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger insulator nuts (5) and tighten the nuts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

3. Install the 2 drive frame bolts M10 (3) and tighten the bolts a first pass to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the bolts a final pass to an additional 30° - 45°, using the EN-45059 - meter.

5. Install the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger bracket bolts M8 (4) and tighten the bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

6. Unsupport the catalytic converter (1).

7. Lower the vehicle.