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Exhaust Rear Auxiliary Silencer Replacement

Special Tools

CH-6614 Chain - Type Pipe Cutter .

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution in the Preface section.

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

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  3. Remove the 2 exhaust rear silencer hanger insulators (3) from the exhaust rear silencer .
  4. Remove the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler hanger insulators bracket bolt (1) from the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler bracket (2).
  5. Remove the exhaust rear muffler hanger insulators bracket (2) from the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket (2).
  6. Place the exhaust system on to the rear axle.

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  8. Note the dent marks (1) around the exhaust pipe.

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    Note: A second technician is required.

  10. Cut the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler (2) from the exhaust rear muffler with the CH-6614 cutter (3) at the marked positions (1).
  11. Remove the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler (2).

Installation Procedure

  1. In case of reuse of the exhaust parts, check the exhaust pipes at the separating sets for the following conditions:
  2. • roundness of the exhaust pipe, any deformation in the range of the double-clamp must be eliminated
    • burrs inside and outside the exhaust pipe at the cutting edge, use a file to eliminate
    • rust at the exhaust pipe outside, use sandpaper to eliminate

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    Note: A second technician is required.

  3. Install the exhaust rear silencer (6) to the 2 exhaust rear silencer hanger insulators (5).
  4. Install the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler (4).
  5. Install the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler bracket (3) to the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler (4).
  6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  7. Install the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler bracket bolt (2) to the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler bracket (3) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  8. Install the exhaust pipe clamp (1) and loosely tighten.
  9. Position the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler (4).
  10. Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp (1) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  11. Lower and unsupport the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
   


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