Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: Service and Repair

Exhaust Hanger Replacement

Removal Procedure





Service the exhaust hangers individually in order to retain the support of the exhaust system.

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Service Precautions.

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the bolt securing the center exhaust hanger to the rear suspension support bracket.





3. Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust pipe hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
4. Pull outward on the center exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the exhaust pipe hanger rod.





5. Remove the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.





6. Apply a suitable lubricant to the tail pipe hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
7. Pull outward on the rear exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the tail pipe hanger rod.

Installation Procedure





1. Apply a soapy solution to the tail pipe hanger rod and the inner diameter of the rear exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
2. Press the rear exhaust hanger over the tail pipe hanger rod.





3. Position the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.
^ Tighten the rear exhaust hanger nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





5. Apply a soapy solution to the exhaust pipe hanger rod and the inner diameter of the center exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
6. Press the center exhaust hanger over the exhaust pipe hanger rod.





7. Install the bolt securing the center exhaust hanger to the rear suspension support bracket.
^ Tighten the center exhaust hanger bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.