Torca® Clamp

General Procedure 

• 1.
  
  Remove the nut from the Torca® clamp.

• 2.
  
  Grind the spot weld from the Torca® clamp and remove the clamp.

• 3.
  
  Clean the Torca® clamp surface area on the muffler and tailpipe assembly and then position a new Torca® clamp.

• 4.
  
  
  NOTE: Make sure the clamp position is no more than 10 mm (0.393 in) to 13 mm (0.511 in) from the inlet of the muffler and tailpipe assembly.

  Make sure the button is fully seated inside the notch.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

• 5.
  
  
  NOTE: Do not tighten the Torca® clamp until the exhaust system has been aligned.

  Tighten the Torca® clamp retainer.

  • 1.
    
    Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).