Installation Procedure

Push down the rear muffler. Install and tighten the NEW equalizer beam center link bolt and nut (1) to the equalizer beam center link (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Equalizer Beam Center Link
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WARNING: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE: Remember the correct installation position.
1. A first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
2. A final pass to an additional 120 - 135 degrees using the EN-45059 meter
Install the 2 equalizer beam links and the fasteners (2) to the vehicle loosely.

Fig 2: Identifying Equalizer Beam Center Link
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Raise the 2 equalizer beam links in horizontal position before tightening the equalizer beam link bolts.
Install the NEW 2 equalizer beam link bolts and 2 NEW nuts (1) to the equalizer beam center link (2) and tighten.
WARNING: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .
1. A first pass to 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
2. A final pass to an additional 60 degrees using the EN-45059 meter
Install the 2 equalizer beam link bolts (1) to the rear axle (2) loosely.

Fig 3: Rear Axle And Equalizer Beam Link Bolt
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Install the 3 rivets (1) to the equalizer beam center link heat shield (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Equalizer Beam Center Link Heat Shield And Rivets
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Install the rear exhaust muffler to suspension points (1, 2, 3).

Fig 5: Suspension Points
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NOTE: There may be additional attachment points, depending on the powertrain of the vehicle.
Install the NEW flange gasket.

Fig 6: Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Install the rear exhaust pipe (1) to flange.
Install the NEW exhaust front pipe to the exhaust rear muffler nuts (2, 3) and tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the 2 equalizer beam link bolts (1) to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

Fig 7: Rear Axle And Equalizer Beam Link Bolt
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NOTE: Tighten the equalizer beam link bolts with vehicle standing on the ground.