Lincoln Navigator: Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) / Muffler. Removal and Installation
Removal
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00 Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the clamps, and slide the clamps back on the muffler.
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Detach the isolators, remove the bolts and the muffler.
Installation
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Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.
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Install the muffler, the bolts and attach the isolators.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Tighten the clamps in the sequence shown.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Install the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00 Exhaust System - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
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Check the exhaust system for leaks.
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the isolators.
These lubricants may cause deterioration of the isolator. This can lead
to separation of the isolator from the exhaust hanger bracket during
vehicle operation...
Other information:
Inspection
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Short wheelbase shown, long wheelbase similar.
Inspect the rear door-to-body dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
System Operation
Engine coolant flows primarily from the engine to the radiator circuit
and back to the coolant pump. Coolant is sent from the coolant pump
through the engine block and cylinder heads. A separate circuit from the
engine also feeds the heater core and turbochargers with coolant...