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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the concern by running the engine (with the vehicle on the ground) or road testing the vehicle to duplicate the condition.
  2. Visually inspect the components of the exhaust system and related controls that may affect exhaust gas quality or loss of power.
  3. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart.

    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART 

    Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
    G02765940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Verify that the exhaust system is installed correctly, with clamps correctly located and tightened to specification.
  5. If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
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