Overview - Muffler

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler With Components

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Bolts
- 23 Nm
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Bolts
- 23 Nm
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Nuts
- 35 Nm
- For the clamping sleeve
Clamping Sleeve
- Always replace
- Before tightening, align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Tighten threaded connections evenly.
Nuts
- 35 Nm
- For the clamping sleeve
Clamping Sleeve
- Always replace
- Before tightening, align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Tighten threaded connections evenly.
Center Muffler
- Original equipment as one unit with rear muffler. For repairs, replace each separately
- Center and rear mufflers, separating. Refer to CENTER MUFFLER AND REAR MUFFLER, SEPARATING .
- Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Bolts
- 23 Nm
Tail Pipe
- Replacing. Refer to TAIL PIPES, REPLACING .
Rear Muffler
- Original equipment as one unit with center muffler. For repairs, replace each separately
- Center and rear mufflers, separating. Refer to CENTER MUFFLER AND REAR MUFFLER, SEPARATING .
- Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
Tail Pipe
- Replacing. Refer to TAIL PIPES, REPLACING .