Removal Procedure
- Remove the nuts from the exhaust hanger.
- Remove the muffler clamp nuts.
- Remove the exhaust hanger from the muffler clamp, if removing the muffler hanger.
- Remove the exhaust hanger from the hanger insulator.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the exhaust insulator hanger hole with GM lubricant 9985007.
- Install the exhaust hanger into the hanger insulator.
- Remove the excess lubricant from the hanger insulator.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Insert the muffler clamp through the exhaust hanger assembly, if installing the muffler hanger.
Tighten
Tighten the muffler clamp nuts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Install the nuts to the exhaust hanger.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust hanger nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).