Note: Service the exhaust hangers individually in order to retain the support of the exhaust system.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Apply a non petroleum based lubricant to the insulators and the hanger rods to aid in removal.
- Remove the muffler insulator (1) from the rear suspension hanger rod (2).
- Remove the muffler insulator (1) from the muffler hanger rod (3).
- Remove the tail pipe insulators (2) from the body support hanger rods (1).
- Remove the tail pipe insulators (2) from the muffler hanger rods (3).
Installation Procedure
- Apply a non petroleum based lubricant to the insulators and the hanger rods to aid in installation.
- Install the tail pipe insulators (2) to the tail pipe hanger rods (3).
- Install the tail pipe insulators (2) over the body support bracket rods (1).
- Install the muffler insulator (1) to the muffler hanger rod (3).
- Install the muffler insulator (1) to the rear suspension hanger rod (2).
- Inspect for underbody clearance and tail pipe alignment.