Removing Rear Silencer

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Use a transmission jack to prevent the rear silencer from falling as you would for the complete exhaust system.

Fig 1: Securing Exhaust System Using Transmission Jack
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There is a small notch on the underside of the exhaust pipes that is level with the rear axle transmission. The notch marks the connection point. -arrow-

Fig 2: Locating Rear Axle Transmission Connection Point
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Place the pipe cutter chain pipe cutter Nr.166 or ratchet pipe cutter Nr.166-1 (or similar tool) around the exhaust pipe near the notch and engage in the other end of the pipe cutter. Then clamp the chain firmly by twisting the handle.

Fig 3: Placing Pipe Cutter Chain On Exhaust Pipe
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Swivel the pipe cutter to and fro in wide movements until the pipe is cut through. While doing this, keep tightening the chain by twisting the handle.

Fig 4: Cutting Pipe Using Pipe Cutter
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Then cut through the second exhaust pipe.
Loosen fastening screws on rear silencer and lower or remove rear silencer. -2-

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Silencer Mounting

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