Subaru Legacy Service Manual: Removal
CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts. 1. Lift up the vehicle. 2. Remove the bolts and self-locking nuts which secure the rear exhaust pipe to the muffler.
3. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber. 4. Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber. CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.
5. Remove the cushion rubber and rear exhaust cover from the vehicle.
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Muffler
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Inspection
1. Check the connections and welded parts for exhaust leaks.2. Make sure there are no holes or rusting.3. Check the cushion rubber for wear or crack. ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. Before installation, check the following items, and replace the propeller shaft assembly as necessary.• Dents or cracks on the tube surface• Splines for deformation or abnormal wear• Unsmooth joint operation or abnormal noise• Center bearing for free play, noise or non-smo ...