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Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection

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  1. Clean the exhaust manifold mating surfaces.
  2. Clean the exhaust manifold.
  3. Inspect the exhaust manifold mating surfaces for damage.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Exhaust Manifold Mating Surfaces For Damage
    G02083865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Inspect the exhaust manifold flange for straightness, using a straight edge and a feeler gage.
  5. If the exhaust manifold flange is warped more than 0.05 mm (0.002 in) replace the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Exhaust Manifold Flange For Straightness
    G02083866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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