Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler

Front Exhaust Pipe:

Center and Rear Exhaust Pipe, and Muffler (Part 1):

Center and Rear Exhaust Pipe, and Muffler (Part 2):

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Remove the rear exhaust pipe from the muffler.





3) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
4) Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.





INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
^ Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.
^ After assembling, degrease the lubricant which was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/installing.





INSPECTION
1) Check the connections and welds for exhaust leaks.
2) Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3) Check the cushion rubber for wear or crack.