Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Inspect the components. Are the components misaligned or improperly installed? | -- | ||
2 |
Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | System OK | |
3 | Inspect the connections at the exhaust manifold and the converter Is either connection loose? | -- | ||
4 | Tighten all the fasteners to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | System OK | |
5 | Inspect the exhaust manifold. Is the manifold cracked or broken? | -- | ||
6 | Replace the exhaust manifold. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | System OK | |
7 | Inspect the crossover exhaust pipe. Is the pipe leaking? | -- | ||
8 | Tighten the nuts and the bolts to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | System OK | |
9 | Inspect the exhaust seals. Are the seals damaged or worn? | -- | ||
10 | Replace the seals. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | System OK | |
11 | Inspect the intermediate pipe. Is the pipe damaged or cracked? | -- | ||
12 | Replace the intermediate pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | System OK | |
13 | Inspect the muffler/resonator. Is the muffler/resonator perforated or damaged? | -- | ||
14 | Replace the muffler/tailpipe or the resonator. Refer to Muffler Replacement. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | System OK | |
15 | Inspect the exhaust component joints. Is there leakage at the joints? | -- | -- | |
16 |
Does the exhaust still leak or make noise? | -- | -- | System OK |
