Heat Shield: Testing and Inspection
Exhaust Heat Shields1. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Inspect the exhaust system for loose or missing heat shields or foreign material trapped between the heat shields and the exhaust system components.
3. If any heat shields are loose, install worm gear clamps.
^ Use one of these clamps: F0TZ-5A231-A or W705949-S300.
^ Trim off the excess ear of the worm clamp.
^ To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
4. If the heat shields are missing, install new heat shields or exhaust system components as necessary.
5. If a rattle, noise or buzz condition persists, install a new heat shield.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.