Front Muffler

Front Muffler

Removal

1. NOTE: The exhaust system is a one-piece construction for production, and two or three piece construction for service exhaust systems.

It is necessary to cut the production exhaust system to enable the service section to be fitted. Before cutting any part of the exhaust system, check the position of the cut is correct in comparison to the service sections to be installed.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.

3. CAUTION: Do not excessively bend or twist the exhaust flexible pipe. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the exhaust flexible pipe.





Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.





4. Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the tailpipe and muffler assembly.
^ Discard the nuts and gasket.





5. Detach the tailpipe and muffler assembly from the front exhaust hanger insulators.
6. Cut the exhaust system.





7. Detach the front muffler from the front exhaust hanger insulator.





8. Detach the front muffler from the rear exhaust hanger insulator.
9. Remove the front muffler.

Installation

CAUTION: The exhaust hanger insulators are constructed from a special material. Use only the correct specification exhaust hanger insulators.

1. Assemble the front muffler service section.

2. NOTE: Check the exhaust hanger insulator for damage and fatigue. Install new exhaust hangers as required.





Install the tailpipe and muffler assembly to the front exhaust system front exhaust hanger insulators using a suitable lubricant.

3. NOTE: Check the exhaust hanger insulator for damage and fatigue. Install new exhaust hangers as required.





Install the front muffler to the rear exhaust hanger insulator using a suitable lubricant.

4. NOTE: Check the exhaust hanger insulator for damage and fatigue. Install new exhaust hangers as required.





Install the front muffler to the front exhaust hanger insulator using a suitable lubricant.





5. Tighten the service clamps.
6. Coat the exhaust flexible pipes studs with antiseize grease.

7. NOTE: Install a new gasket and new nuts.





Install the exhaust flexible pipe to the tailpipe and muffler assembly.

8. CAUTION: Do not excessively bend or twist the exhaust flexible pipe. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the exhaust flexible pipe.

Remove the exhaust flexible pipe support.
9. Lower the vehicle.