Torca® Clamp

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the nut from the Torca® clamp.
Grind the spot weld from the Torca® clamp and remove the clamp.
Clean the uneven surface area and position a Torca® clamp.

Fig 1: Positioning Torca® Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Make sure the back of the slot is covered by the clamp and the button is fully seated inside the notch.
NOTE: Make sure the clamp position is no more than 27.5 mm (1.08 in) or less than 25.5 mm (1 in) from the inlet of the resonator pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp Position
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the Torca® clamp.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
NOTE: Do not tighten the clamp until the exhaust system has been aligned.