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Aligning exhaust system free of stress
Aligning exhaust system free of stress
l  The exhaust system must be aligned when cold.
Procedure
   
–  Separate exhaust system at clamp -1-.
  N26-10160
–  Align clamping sleeve on front exhaust pipe, taking dimension -a- into account. -Arrow- points in direction of travel. Dimension -a- = 5 mm
–  Tighten front bolts on clamp to 25 Nm.
  Note
t  The bolted connections on the clamp point to the right.
  N26-10158
t  Note the installation position of the clamping sleeve, the bolt ends must not protrude beyond the bottom of the clamping sleeve.
  A26-0241
–  Then align silencers with mountings, taking dimension -a- into account. -Arrow- points in direction of travel. Dimension -a- = 7 … 9 mm.
–  Tighten rear bolts on clamp to 25 Nm.
  N26-10159

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