Removal And Installation: Resonator: Installation
- Inspect the resonator flange studs for damage.
- If damaged, replace stud(s), or if stud comes out when removing nut(s), replace the stud(s).
- If replacing the resonator flange stud(s), use the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover to push the 8-mm stud(s) out of the flange.
- If replacing the resonator flange stud(s), use a C-clamp and a deep well socket to push the 8-mm stud fully into the flange.
- Make sure the stud is fully and evenly seated into the flange.
- Install a new resonator-to-muffler gasket.
- Install the resonator and attach the 2 resonator exhaust hangers.
- Install the 2 new 8-mm resonator-to-muffler spring nuts and alternately tighten RH side to LH side in sequence in 3 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
NOTE:
When positioning the new 8-mm stud in the resonator flange, make sure to line up the new stud seat knurls with witness knurl grooves in the resonator flange.
NOTE:
Replace the gasket by hand. Do not rotate the gasket back and forth during installation. Doing so may lessen the gaskets ability to seal and stay correctly positioned during assembly.
NOTE:
Thoroughly clean the sealing surfaces of the flanges using a finishing pad. Inspect the cleaned sealing surface for nicks and scratches and replace as necessary.