Muffler: Service and Repair

Replacing Rear Silencer

Tools

Tools:

Information

Component overview

Component Overview:

Component Overview:

Detaching rear silencer
1. Use a transmission jack to prevent the rear silencer from falling.







2. There is a small notch on the underside of the exhaust pipes that is level with the rear axle transmission. The notch marks the disconnection point.







3. Place the pipe cutter chain around the exhaust pipe near the notch and engage in the other end of the pipe cutter. Then clamp the chain firmly by twisting the handle.







4. Swivel the pipe cutter to and fro in large movements until the pipe is cut through. While doing this, keep tightening the chain by twisting the handle.

NOTE: The exhaust system in the V6 is designed as a single strand. Repair instructions and notes apply to both exhaust systems.

5. Then cut through the second exhaust pipe.

NOTE: Before the rear silencer is released, the exhaust system must be supported with a transmission jack or held by another person.







6. Undo the four fastening screws to the left and right on the rear silencer and remove the rear silencer from the vehicle.

Replacing rear silencer
1. Remove the tailpipes on the old rear silencer and attach them to the new one. Fit new attaching rubbers.

NOTE: The exhaust system in the V6 is designed as a single strand. Repair instructions and notes apply to both exhaust systems.

2. Push the two new connecting clamps onto the exhaust pipes on the rear silencer. Then install the rear silencer using a transmission jack. Tighten the four fastening screws to the specified tightening torque. Tightening torque 17 ft.lb.







3. Push connecting clamps over the exhaust system and align them. Tighten fastening screws. Tightening torque 44 ft.lb.