Exhaust System, Aligning
Exhaust System, Aligning
Procedure
• Align exhaust system when cold.
• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Muffler Overview ] Muffler Overview.
Vehicles without a Clamping Sleeve Between Center and Rear Mufflers
- Loosen the threaded connections on the front clamping sleeve.
- Push the exhaust system far enough forward - arrow - until the preload on rear retaining loops on rear mufflers is - a - = 6 to 10 mm.
- Align rear muffler horizontally.
- Check the distance between the tailpipe and the bumper:
• Dimension - x - left = dimension - x - right.
- Tighten the clamping sleeve threaded connections evenly.
Vehicles with Double Clamps Between Center and Rear Muffler
- Loosen the bolts on the front and rear clamping sleeves.
- Push the center muffler far enough forward - arrow - until the preload on the retaining loops on the center muffler is - a - = 6 to 10 mm.
- Tighten the front clamping sleeve threaded connections evenly.
- Push the rear muffler far enough forward - arrow - until preload on the rear retaining loop on rear muffler is - a - = 11 to 15 mm.
- Align rear muffler horizontally.
- Check the distance between the tailpipe and the bumper:
• Dimension - x - left = dimension - x - right.
- Tighten the rear clamping sleeve threaded connections evenly.