Exhaust System: Adjustments

Exhaust system, aligning
Special tools and equipment
^ M10 x 80 hex bolt





- Locally manufacture an alignment tool from an M10x80 hex bolt, to dimensions given.
^ Dimension x = 4 mm
^ Dimension Y = 25 mm

Work sequence

Note:
^ An assistant is required to help in aligning the exhaust system.
^ Align the exhaust system when it is cold.
^ Pre-tension the exhaust system forward with the locally manufactured tool.

- Loosen bolts on double clamps.





- Slide exhaust system forward until locally manufactured tool can be inserted through rearmost hole in tunnel bridge-arrow-.
Flattened side of locally manufactured tool faces toward exhaust system hanger pins.





- Position new double clamp, as illustrated, approximately 5 mm distance from markings -A- and tighten.
Torque setting 40 Nm

Note: Mark -A- is valid for models with either a manual or an automatic transmission.