Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler And Tailpipe

Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Loosen the clamp, detach the isolator and remove the extension pipe or, if equipped, remove the resonator.





3. Remove the four nuts and two stabilizer bar brackets.
^ Allow the bar to hang from the links.

4. Using a suitable jack stand, support the muffler.





5. Detach the isolators from the muffler.





6. Remove and discard the bolts and flag nuts.





7. CAUTION: Make sure not to make contact with the axle boots while routing the muffler outlet over the rear axle or damage to the boots may result.

Remove the muffler and tailpipe assembly.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.