INSTALLATION

When assembling exhaust system do not tighten clamp until components are aligned and clearances are checked.

CAUTION: Band clamps should never be tightened such that the two sides of the clamps are bottomed out against the center hourglass shaped center block. Once this occurs, the clamp band has been stretched and has lost its clamping force and must be replaced.

To replace the band clamp; remove the nut and peel back the ends of the clamp until spot weld breaks. File or grind remaining weld material until pipe surface is smooth.

NOTE: Maintain proper clamp orientation when replacing with new clamp.