Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not use oil-based or grease-based lubricants on the isolators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.
CAUTION:
Oil-based or grease-based lubricants on the isolators may cause the exhaust hanger isolators to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the rear suspension lateral arms. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
- Remove the rear coil springs. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
- Remove the 2 nuts and the clamp.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Detach the isolator.
- Detach the isolator and remove the muffler and tailpipe.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.
NOTE:
Check the isolator for wear or damage. Install a new isolator as necessary.
NOTE:
Check the isolator for wear or damage. Install a new isolator as necessary.
NOTE:
Carefully turn the muffler and tailpipe assembly counterclockwise around the rear axle to remove.
NOTE:
Install new exhaust fasteners. Do not tighten the fasteners until all components are assembled.
NOTE:
Alternately tighten the fasteners to specification, to draw flanges together evenly.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.