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Muffler Replacement - Left

Muffler Replacement - Left

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the rear stabilizer shaft bracket bolts and nuts.
2. Remove the rear stabilizer shaft brackets and insulators.
3. Position the stabilizer shaft downwards.





4. Remove the left exhaust muffler bolts.
5. Remove the exhaust muffler gasket.





6. Slide the muffler blade out from the hanger.
7. Remove the left muffler.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the left muffler.
2. Slide the muffler blade into the hanger.
3. Install a NEW exhaust muffler gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the left side exhaust muffler bolts.
Tighten the exhaust muffler bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





5. Position the rear stabilizer shaft upwards.
6. Install the rear stabilizer shaft insulators and brackets.
7. Install the rear stabilizer shaft bracket bolts and nuts.
^ Tighten the rear stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 65 Nm (49 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the rear stabilizer shaft bracket nuts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).