REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Volkswagen Golf IV (1997 release)

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			Removing and installing exhaust system
			Alignment exhaust system
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			Removal and installation of a silencer
			Removing and installing Lambda probe
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Alignment exhaust system

The distance x on both sides of the exhaust pipe and the transverse beam

x - distance. It must be the same on both sides of the exhaust pipe.

After each removal or disconnection of the exhaust system elements necessary to align it relative to the body, because otherwise the system will be under stress, leading to cracking or additional noise.

Alignment is necessary to produce a cold exhaust system.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Lift the car and fix on supports.
2. Loosen the clamping brackets between the catalyst and middle silencer.
3. Install the exhaust pipe in such a position that it is parallel to the cross beam and the distance x was the same on both sides of the exhaust pipe.
4. The rear muffler with the rear exhaust pipe is positioned horizontally relative to the ground.
Front-wheel drive cars
	5. Slide the exhaust pipe into the clamping bracket to the mark and (arrow 1).
Cars with an engine 1,6-I with manual transmission
6. Slide the exhaust pipe into the clamping bracket to the mark s (arrow 2).
7. Tighten the clamping bracket 40 Nm. Spring clip should be placed horizontally to the left side of the car.
8. Lower the vehicle.

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