Exhaust System: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING EXHAUST ASSEMBLY






Unscrew exhaust pipe on exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe on flange. Unscrew both exhaust pipes on exhaust manifold in cars with a catalytic converter".

Note: Replace self-locking nuts.Tightening torque.

Installation





Lubricate taper of flange with copper paste CRC. Preload springs (2) flat by tightening nuts (1) uniformly with a torque of 10 ± 2 Nm (7 ± 1.5 ft. lbs.). Then loosen nuts (1) one and one half turns again. Flanges must be parallel to each other; springs must not be preloaded flat.

The pipe with compensator must be tightened last due to the danger of tensioning.





Unscrew exhaust carrier on the transmission.

Installation
Mount carrier without tension.
Tightening torque.

- Cars with Catafyfic Converter:
Disconnect oxygen sensor





- Cars with Automatic Transmission:
Unscrew nut (2).

Installation:
Mount the exhaust carrier without tension by adjusting nut (1).





Unscrew holders for suspension on rear axle carrier.

Installation





Align and tighten holders by adjusting tabs on the exhaust only alter complete Installation of the exhaust assembly.
Tightening Torque.





Unscrew retainers. Remote complete exhaust assembly

Installation

Tighten retainers in such a manner that the rubber rings are preloaded.
Preload A =12 mm (0.472").

Tightening torque.