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Torca Clamp

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Torca ® Clamp 

  1. Remove the nut from the Torca ® clamp.
  2. Grind the spot weld and the tac weld from the Torca ® clamp and remove the clamp.
  3. Clean the uneven surface area and position the Torca ® clamp.
    GFD94327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Make sure the clamp position is no more than 11.5 mm (0.452 in) or less than 10.2 mm (0.401 in) from the inlet of the resonator pipe.

    Make sure the back of the slot is covered by the clamp and the button is fully seated inside the notch.

    GFD94328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not tighten the clamp until the exhaust system has been aligned.

    Tighten the Torca ® clamp.

    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).