Exhaust System Inspection; Spark Arrester Inspection - Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

• Install new muffler connector (2).
NOTE
• When installing new connector, remove the
old sealer from the exhaust pipe and
muffler. Apply the exhaust gas sealer to
both the inside and outside of the new
connector.
• Install the muffler connector so that the
chamfer side "A" faces backward.
: Muffler seal (MUFFLER SEAL LOCTITE
5920 (commercially available) or equivalent)
"A" 2
• Install the new exhaust pipe gasket (3).
• Tighten the exhaust pipe bolt and nut (4) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Exhaust pipe bolt/nut (b): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5
lbf-ft)
3
• Tighten the muffler connecting bolt (5) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Muffler connecting bolt (c): 19 N·m (1.9 kgf-m,
13.5 lbf-ft)

Exhaust System Inspection

Inspect the exhaust pipe connection and muffler
connection for exhaust gas leakage and mounting
condition. If any defects are found, replace the exhaust
pipe or muffler with a new one.
Check the exhaust pipe bolt and nut (1), muffler
connecting bolt (2) and muffler mounting bolts (3) are
tightened to their specified torque.
Tightening torque
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Exhaust pipe bolt/nut (a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5
lbf-ft)
Muffler connecting bolt (b): 19 N·m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.5
lbf-ft)
Muffler mounting bolt (c): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5
lbf-ft)
4
(b)
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Spark Arrester Inspection

Refer to "Spark Arrester Cleaning" in Section 0B
(Page 0B-18).
Exhaust System:
5
(c)
1
3
(c)
1K-3
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(a)
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2
(b)
IA02J11B0014-01
BA02J21B06004