9.
Install the supplied 8mm x 80mm bolts (Driver Side) & 8mm x 90mm bolts (Passenger Side) into the OEM exhaust
flanges & tighten evenly using a 13mm socket/wrench. (Figure 59)
NOTE:
Make sure the OEM exhaust pipes & new exhaust spacers are properly aligned before tightening.
FIGURE 59
10.
Re-tighten the OEM exhaust clamp that joins the OEM Y-pipe & OEM mid-pipe using a 13mm socket/wrench.
NOTE:
•
After the installation is complete, double check that all nuts & bolts are tight. Refer to the following chart for the proper
torque specifications.
•
Check the entire exhaust system for proper clearances.
•
After the first 100 miles, check all of the hardware for the proper torque & periodically thereafter.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
INCH SYSTEM
METRIC SYSTEM
Bolt Size
Grade 5
Grade 8
Bolt Size
Class 8.8
Class 10.9
5/16
15 ft-lbs
20 ft-lbs
6MM
5 ft-lbs
9 ft-lbs
3/8
30 ft-lbs
35 ft-lbs
8MM
18 ft-lbs
23 ft-lbs
7/16
45 ft-lbs
60 ft-lbs
10MM
32 ft-lbs
45 ft-lbs
1/2
65 ft-lbs
90 ft-lbs
12MM
55 ft-lbs
75 ft-lbs
9/16
95 ft-lbs
130 ft-lbs
14MM
85 ft-lbs
120 ft-lbs
5/8
135 ft-lbs
175 ft-lbs
16MM
130 ft-lbs
165 ft-lbs
3/4
185 ft-lbs
280 ft-lbs
18MM
170 ft-lbs
240 ft-lbs
THE ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT TO BE USED WHEN THE BOLT IS BEING INSTALLED WITH A BUSHING.
11.
Remove OEM front sway bar end links using a 6mm hex key socket/wrench & 18mm socket/wrench. (Figure 60)
FIGURE 60
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