Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Exhaust System Replacement

Removal Procedure

Danger: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.


Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning Hot Exhaust System Warning.

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning Service Precautions.


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Lower the rear suspension to gain clearance for the exhaust system removal. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement Rear Axle Replacement.




3. Loosen the exhaust muffler clamp nut (1).
4. Remove the exhaust muffler from the catalytic converter (2).




5. Remove the rear exhaust muffler (1) from the rear exhaust hanger isolators (2).




6. Remove the exhaust muffler isolator (1) from the exhaust isolator rod.




7. With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the exhaust muffler assembly (1).

Installation Procedure





Note: Lubricate the isolator and rod for ease of assembly.

1. With the aid of an assistant, position the exhaust muffler isolator (1) onto the exhaust muffler isolator rod.





Note: Make sure the exhaust muffler clamp is fully seated into the slot on the catalytic converter before tightening the exhaust clamp nut.

2. Slide the exhaust muffler clamp (1) onto the 3-way catalytic converter (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Tighten the exhaust muffler clamp to 55 Nm (41 lb ft)




4. Install the rear exhaust muffler (1) into the rear exhaust isolators (2).
Note: Lubricate the exhaust isolator rods for ease of assembly.

5. Raise the rear suspension. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement Rear Axle Replacement.
6. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.