Overview - Muffler

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler

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1. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
   • Replace the red retaining loop after removing
2. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
3. Bracket
4. Muffler
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
5. Clamping Sleeve
   • Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
   • Tighten threaded connections evenly.
6. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
   • Replace the red retaining loop after removing
7. Bracket
8. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
9. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
   • Replace the red retaining loop after removing
10. Bracket
11. Bolt
    • 20 Nm

Clamping Sleeve Installation Position 

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Sleeve Position

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-- Install the clamping sleeve in the position shown.

• Angle -α- = approximately 20°.
• The threaded connections are to the right.
• The nuts are toward the top.