FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Muffler: Service and Repair






Muffler and Mounts Overview






1 Mounting Strap

For the fuel tank.

2 Suspended Mount

Replace if damaged.

3 Bolt

23 Nm

Always replace.

4 Retaining Loop

Replace if damaged.

5 Exhaust Pipe

6 Bolt/Nut

23 Nm

7 Suspended Mount

Replace if damaged.

8 Rear Muffler

For repairs, replace each separately.

Exhaust system separating and connecting. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting ] Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting.

Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Aligning ] Exhaust System, Aligning.

Exhaust system, checking for leaks. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Checking for Leaks ] Testing and Inspection.

9 Nut

Tighten the nuts evenly. Tightening specification, refer to => [ Clamping Sleeve Locations ] Procedures.

10 Repair Clamping Sleeve

For individual replacement of the exhaust pipe and rear mufflers.

Note the installed position, refer to => [ Clamping Sleeve Locations ] Procedures.

Exhaust system separating and connecting. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting ] Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting.

Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Aligning ] Exhaust System, Aligning.

Tighten the nuts evenly.

11 Tunnel Brace