- The exhaust system hangers minimize noise transfer. Vibration
and noise can be transmitted into the vehicle under the following conditions:
| • | System contact with the body |
- Position the clamps and the insulator
so that the hanger is vertical, when the exhaust system is at operating temperature.
- Inspect that the brackets are horizontal.
Important: Allow the pipes to cool before touching them.
- Use heat in front of the rear suspension, in order to reposition the
pipes if necessary.
- Do not use an acetylene torch near the fuel tank.
- Inspect that the support brackets are
horizontal.
- Inspect that the clearance between the frame members and the floor
pan is a minimum of 15 mm (5/8 in) after the following procedures:
- Tighten all clamps according to the specified torques. Refer to
Fastener Tightening Specifications
.
- Clearance is needed in order to avoid the following conditions:
| • | Overheating of the floor pan |
| • | Damage to the passenger compartment carpets |
- Inspect that the weight of the system is evenly distributed according
to the equal deflection at each hanger on the following components:
- Ensure that the exhaust system has the proper clearances. Refer
to
Exhaust System Clearances
.
