Q: How to service the exhaust hangers and maintain the support of the exhaust system on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: Service the exhaust hangers while supporting the exhaust system by first raising your vehicle on its stands. Oil-based lubricants should never be used because of their improper execution. A soapy solution treated to both the frame support bracket rod and exhaust pipe hanger rod will help exhaust pipe hanger removal. Use the tool to separate the exhaust pipe hanger while it is free from both the frame support bracket rod and the exhaust pipe hanger rod . The correct soapy solution serves as a safe installation aid by being applied to the frame support bracket rod and the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe hanger and exhaust pipe hanger rod. Lower the vehicle while mounting the exhaust pipe hanger to the frame support bracket rod followed by attaching it to the exhaust pipe hanger rod.
Q: How to replace the exhaust hanger on Chevrolet Impala?
A: The first step to replace the exhaust hanger includes vehicle lifting by using supports to stabilize both the exhaust system and the vehicle height. After removing the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulator from its bracket on the exhaust pipe rear hanger bracket you should proceed to detach the exhaust pipe rear hanger bolt and exhaust pipe rear hanger bracket. The replacement process starts with removing the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket before removing both the rear bumper impact bar bolt and the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket. Installation of the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket begins by adhering to the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Fasten together the rear bumper impact bar bolt while tightening it to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.). The installation sequence begins with affixing the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulators onto the exhaust muffler rear hanger bracket and continuing with the exhaust pipe rear hanger bracket and its bolt which requires tightening to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.). You must place the exhaust pipe rear hanger insulator on the exhaust pipe rear hanger bracket. Then remove the exhaust system support and check for any contact between the exhaust system and underbody before lowering the vehicle.
Q: How to replace the left adjustable exhaust hanger on Chevrolet SSR?
A: The procedure to change a left adjustable Exhaust Hanger starts by lifting the vehicle then taking off the left rear tire assembly and the left rear inner wheelwell housing. The suitable jack should support the left exhaust Tail Pipe before you remove its insulator. Users should mark the frame next to the Exhaust Hanger bracket before removing rivets retaining the hanger with a grinder followed by gentle prying to detach the hanger. Knock the rivet stems into the frame structure by using either an appropriate hammer or punch. Drilling holes on the frame requires a 7/16 drill bit. Use a paper to transfer frame scribe marks to the new Exhaust Hanger while marking the drill spots and complete the hole drilling process using a 7/16 drill bit. Follow the new Exhaust Hanger installation by fastening the frame with provided hardware while tightening the nut and bolts to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). You should reinstall the Tail Pipe insulator followed by removing the support from the left exhaust Tail Pipe before installing the rear fascia and left rear inner wheelwell housing plus left rear tire assembly. Lower the vehicle after you verify and adjust the necessary settings on the Exhaust Hanger.