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3-9. MUFFLER, EXHAUST AND PIPES MAINTENANCE - Continued.
a. Removal. (Refer to figure 3-5).
(1) Remove two nuts (1), two lockwashers (2), and U-bolt (3).
(2) Remove eight nuts (4), eight lockwashers (5), and eight screws (6). Remove pipe (7) and gasket (8).
Discard gasket (8).
(3) Remove wire (9) and blanket assemblies (10 thru 13).
(4) Remove eight nuts (14), eight lockwashers (15), and eight screws (16). Remove muffler (17) and gasket
(18). Discard gasket (18).
(5) Remove two nuts (19), two lockwashers (20), two screws (21), and hanger assembly (22).
(6) Remove eight nuts (23), eight lockwashers (24), eight screws (25), pipe assembly (26), gasket (27), and
expansion joint (28). Discard gasket (27).
NOTE
Pipe assembly (26) and hanger assembly (22) require the use of a welding machine and acetylene torch to
remove, therefore refer removal to higher level maintenance.
b. Inspection.
(1) Inspect for loose or missing mounting hardware. Tighten or replace loose or missing hardware.
(2) Inspect mounting straps for damage.
(3) Inspect for corrosion.
(4) Inspect all connections for signs of leakage.
c. Installation.
(1) Install expansion joint (28) on exhaust manifold flange.
(2) Install a new gasket (27) between expansion joint (28) and pipe assembly (26). Secure expansion joint with
eight screws (25), eight lockwashers (24), and eight nuts (23).
(3) Install hanger assembly (22) and secure with two screws (21), two lockwashers (20), and two nuts (19).
(4) Install a new gasket (18) between pipe assembly (26) and muffler (17). Install muffler (17) and secure with
eight screws (16), eight lockwashers (15), and eight nuts (14).
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