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Muffler: Service and Repair








COMPONENT

REMOVAL
1. Separate the muffler from rear exhaust pipe.

CAUTION: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.





^ LH side





^ RH side

2. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.





^ LH side





^ RH side

3. Remove the front and rear cushion rubber, and then remove the muffler.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.

Tightening torque: 48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft. lbs.)





^ LH side





^ RH side

INSPECTION
1. Make sure there are no exhaust leaks from connections and welds.
2. Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3. Make sure the cushion rubber is not worn or cracked.



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