Lincoln Navigator: Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) / Muffler. Removal and Installation
Removal
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00 Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the clamps, and slide the clamps back on the muffler.
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Detach the isolators, remove the bolts and the muffler.
Installation
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Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.
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Install the muffler, the bolts and attach the isolators.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Tighten the clamps in the sequence shown.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Install the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00 Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
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Check the exhaust system for leaks.
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the isolators.
These lubricants may cause deterioration of the isolator. This can lead
to separation of the isolator from the exhaust hanger bracket during
vehicle operation...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release
the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the
engine appearance cover...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire...