Aligning Exhaust System Free Of Stress - Skoda Octavia 1996 Service Manual

OCTAVIA
Edition 05.97
S00.5105.51.20
Exhaust System
Aligning exhaust system free of
stress
Special tools, testers and aids required
♦ Torque wrench 5...50 Nm
(e.g. V.A.G 1331)
Procedure
l Exhaust system is aligned when cold.
K - Shop-make auxiliary tool to the dimensions
stated from an M10 bolt for aligning the
exhaust system.
♦ Dimension -X- = 4 mm
♦ Dimension -Y- = 25 mm
Note:
A second mechanic is required for aligning the
exhaust system.
- Slacken the bolted connections of the clamp-
ing sleeve between catalytic converter and
front silencer.
K - Insert shop-made tool through the rear hole
-arrow- of the tunnel bridge; the flat faces
toward the suspension bolt of the exhaust
system.
Note:
The exhaust system is prestressed in direction
of travel when the shop-made tool is inserted.
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