Ford 1L2Z-5230-BA
Muffler, Rear

The first step to work on the muffler requires waiting until the engine cools down to avoid burns from exhaust heat. The first step involves removing the three bolts then disposing of the exhaust converter outlet gasket. Start by disconnecting the right-hand torsion bar link by removing its nut then moving the link aside. Free the rear support slide from the rubber insulator through poking at the interface and simultaneously free the double support slides from their insulators. The muffler detachment begins with sliding the component forward until the rear axle then using twisting motion to disconnect tailpipe from muffler. When installing position the tailpipe assembly to sit above the rear axle before slowly twisting the muffler into place. Begin by applying soap to the support slides and then insert the double support slides into the rubber insulators before putting the rear support slide inside. Secure the right-hand torsion bar then attach the nut. Use new rear dual exhaust converter outlet gaskets then fasten the components using three bolts.

Start the muffler and tailpipe service or repair operation by supporting then raising the vehicle. Begin by unfastening both bolts followed by springs removal. The bolt for Sport Trac vehicles needs to be removed before moving the shock absorber away from the area. You should now move on to the right-hand stabilizer bar link by removing the nut and moving it aside. Service technicians should first detach the tailpipe from its isolator before unfastening the muffler from its isolators to extract the whole muffler and tailpipe assembly. Transfer and throw away the converter outlet pipe gasket. The installation process concludes by performing the actions in the reverse order of removal.