FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Clamps, Pipes and Shield Inspection

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MUST BE FREE OF:

- leaks

- binding

- grounding

- excessive vibrations

THESE CONDITIONS ARE USUALLY CAUSED BY LOOSE, BROKEN OR MISALIGNED ADJUST OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY:

- clamps

- shields

- brackets

- pipes

REPLACE THESE PARTS IF THEY ARE BADLY CORRODED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE:

- brackets

- clamps

- insulators

WHEN EXHAUST COMPONENTS ARE LOOSED OR REMOVED, REPLACE THE CLAMP(S)