Muffler Overview

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NOTE:

After exhaust system repairs, make sure the exhaust system is not under stress and that it has sufficient clearance from the body. If necessary, loosen the clamp(s) and align the exhaust pipe so that sufficient clearance is maintained to the body and the retaining rings carry uniform loads.

Gaskets and self-locking nuts must be replaced.

Fig 1: Exhaust System, Assembly Overview

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Front Muffler
Suspended Mount
Retaining Ring
- Replace if damaged.
Nut
- 25 Nm
Rear Muffler
- Factory installed with the front muffler as one unit. If repairs are necessary, replace separately.
- Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING .
- Separating the exhaust system. Refer to MUFFLER .
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Repair Clamp
- For individual replacement of the front and rear mufflers.
- Installed position, refer to MUFFLER .
- Tighten the nuts evenly.
Center Muffler
- Factory installed with the rear muffler as one unit. If repair is necessary, replace separately.
- Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING .
- Separating the exhaust system. Refer to MUFFLER .
Bolt
- 25 Nm