Club Car 2005 precendent, Maintenance And Service

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2005 Precedent Gasoline Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual Page 15-1
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SECTION 15 – EXHAUST SYSTEM
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DANGER
• See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-1.
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WARNING
• See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The exhaust system is designed to provide quiet vehicle operation. If the muffler should ever need to be
removed for repairs or replacement, follow the instructions below.
MUFFLER
MUFFLER REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally starting...” in
General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-1.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally start-
ing...” in General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-1.
3. Remove the hex nuts (10) and lock washers (11) (Figure 15-1, Page 15-2) .
4. Remove the hex-head cap screw (7), lock washer (8), and flat washer (9).
5. Remove the muffler clamp (6) from the muffler bracket (2).
6. Remove the muffler (1) and muffler clamp (6) from the vehicle.
MUFFLER INSTALLATION
NOTE: Any time the muffler is removed from the vehicle, install a new muffler clamp (6) (CCI P/N
1017689) and muffler gasket (12)
(Figure 15-1, Page 15-2) .
1. Place a new gasket (12) on the exhaust port mounting studs on engine.
2. Use the muffler clamp (6) to attach the muffler (1) to the muffler bracket (2) as shown (Figure 15-1,
Page 15-2) . Leave the muffler clamp loose enough to allow the muffler to move as the mounting hard-
ware is tightened. If installing a new muffler, use the old muffler as a positioning guide for the clamp and
bracket.
3. Install the hex nuts (10) and lock washers (11). Tighten the nuts fingertight.
4. Install the hex-head cap screw (7), lock washer (8), and flat washer (9). Tighten the cap screw fingertight.
5. Tighten the hex nuts (10) to 11 ft-lb (14.9 N·m).
6. Tighten the hex cap screw (7) to 14 ft-lb (18.9 N·m).
7. Tighten the muffler clamp (6) to 40 in-lb (4.5 N·m).