Mustang V6-4.0L (2008)
1.
Using a suitable saw or cutting tool, cut the exhaust hanger rod isolator mount (and worm clamp if TSB 06-4-1 was previously performed) from
the transmission cross-member as shown (Figure 2). The hanger rods/isolators are a production assembly aid and are not required. Do not cut off
the hanger rod from the exhaust system.
2.
Remove the mount pieces from the transmission cross-member. The isolator mount attachment tabs point towards the center of the vehicle.
3.
Remove the isolator from the exhaust hanger rod.
4.
Bend exhaust hanger rod to a horizontal position to create approximately 2" (50 mm) clearance to the transmission cross-member (Figures 3 and
4).
5.
Verify that the exhaust system is properly aligned by measuring the distance between the exhaust pipe and floor pan (behind the cat). The distance
should be 2" +/- 0.5" (50 mm +/- 13 mm). If not, then align using the following instructions:
Exhaust System Alignment:
1.
Loosen, but do not completely remove all four (4) catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts. The catalyst should now be loosely supported in
the vehicle.