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CAUTION
It is important that the front muffler mount is tightened
last in order to ensure proper alignment of the exhaust
system.
CAUTION
When rear muffler straps have been installed, it is impor-
tant that strap fasteners do not contact idler pulley
bracket.
40. See Figure 3-59. Install muffler with Torca clamp but do
not tighten:
a. Install rear muffler straps (13) and alternately tighten
rear strap fasteners (12) until properly torqued to 48-
60 in-lbs (5.4-6.8 Nm).
b. Install front muffler strap fastener (7) and torque to
108-120 in-lbs (12.2-13.6 Nm).
c. Tighten Torca clamp (1) to 40-45 ft-lbs (54.2-61
Nm).
d. Tighten front muffler mount (2) to 22-25 ft-lbs (29.8-
33.9 Nm).
Figure 3-59. Muffler and Mounting System
1. Clamp, Torca
2
. Muffler mount, front
3
. Screw, front muffler mount (1)
4
. Bushings, front muffler mount (2)
5
.Flat washer, front muffler mount (1)
6
. Nut, front muffler mount (1)
7
.Front muffler strap fastener
8. Muffler strap, front
9. Muffler bracket, rear
10. Screw, rear muffler bracket (2)
11. Flat washer, rear muffler bracket (2)
12. Rear muffler strap fastener
13. Muffler strap, rear (2)
14. Muffler
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