Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: Service and Repair

Exhaust System Insulator, Hanger, Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Exhaust Service Warning).

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning)


Note: Service the exhaust system hangers individually in order to retain the support for the exhaust system.




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the exhaust hanger to the rear suspension support bracket bolt.




3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
4. Pull outward on the exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the exhaust pipe hanger rod.




5. Remove the rear exhaust hanger to hanger bracket nut.




6. Apply a suitable lubricant to the rear hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
7. Pull outward on the rear exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the tail pipe hanger rod.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply a soapy solution to the rear hanger rod and the inner diameter of the rear exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
2. Press the rear exhaust hanger over the tail pipe hanger rod.




3. Position the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the rear exhaust hanger to hanger bracket nut.

Tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).




5. Apply a soapy solution to the exhaust pipe hanger rod and the inner diameter of the center exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
6. Press the exhaust hanger over the exhaust pipe hanger rod.




7. Install the exhaust hanger to the rear suspension support bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.