Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Inspect the components. Are the components misaligned or improperly installed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3 |
2 |
Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 3 | System OK |
3 | Inspect the connections at the exhaust manifold and the converter Is either connection loose? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Tighten all the fasteners to the specifications. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 5 | System OK |
5 | Inspect the exhaust manifold. Is the manifold cracked or broken? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Replace the exhaust manifold. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 7 | System OK |
7 | Inspect the crossover exhaust pipe. Is the pipe leaking? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Tighten the nuts and the bolts to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 9 | System OK |
9 | Inspect the exhaust seals. Are the seals damaged or worn? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 |
10 | Replace the seals. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 12 | System OK |
11 | Inspect the intermediate pipe. Is the pipe damaged or cracked? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 |
12 | Replace the intermediate pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement . Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 13 | System OK |
13 | Inspect the muffler/resonator. Is the muffler/resonator perforated or damaged? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
14 | Replace the muffler/tailpipe or the resonator. Refer to Muffler Replacement . Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | Go to Step 15 | System OK |
15 | Inspect the exhaust component joints. Is there leakage at the joints? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
16 |
Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | -- | System OK |
