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Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Exhaust System Alignment
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Loosen all exhaust component fasteners from the exhaust manifold(s) to the muffler inlet pipe.
3. Beginning at the front of the vehicle, align the exhaust system to establish maximum clearance.
4. Beginning at the front of the vehicle, tighten an fasteners to specification.
5. Start the engine and check the exhaust system for leaks.