OEM Ford Taurus X Muffler

Ford Taurus X Muffler Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Muffler, Rear
  8A4Z-5230-C
  Q: How to service the muffler and tailpipe on Ford Taurus X?

  A: Start muffler and tailpipe servicing by positioning the vehicle in NEUTRAL gear and hoisting it up before proceeding. Use a suitable jackstand to support both the muffler and tailpipe during maintenance. Replace the two exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts together with the gasket before installing new parts and snug them to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Soapy water will aid in removing isolators while you must avoid breaking or tearing them. Carefully extract the muffler and tailpipe assembly from the vehicle through the isolator separation process. The installation process starts by undoing the removal steps and includes fresh gasket and nut installation combined with isolator inspection where necessary replacements are needed. Start the engine to examine exhaust leaks during the last step.