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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 150 V8-5.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTEXHAUST SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURESEXHAUST SYSTEM ALIGNMENT
2012 Ford E 150 V8-5.4L
Exhaust System Alignment
2012 Ford E 150 V8-5.4LSECTION Exhaust System Alignment
Exhaust System Alignment
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Loosen all fasteners joining the exhaust system components.
3. Beginning at the rear of the vehicle, the exhaust system should be aligned to establish the maximum clearance to its surrounding components. Make sure all fit pipes are pushed all the way into the preceding pipe and the pipe notches are fully seated and correctly lined up with the tabs.
Van/Wagon
4. Tighten the muffler and tail pipe assembly-to-exhaust Y-pipe Torca(R) clamp.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Stripped chassis
5. Tighten the muffler and tail pipe assembly-to-catalytic converter (or if equipped extension pipe) Torca(R) clamp.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
6. If equipped, tighten the extension pipe-to-catalytic converter Torca(R) clamp.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
All vehicles
7. Tighten the upper exhaust manifold-to-exhaust Y-pipe nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
8. Tighten the lower exhaust manifold-to-exhaust Y-pipe nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stripped chassis
9. Tighten the exhaust Y-pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
10. Start the engine and check the exhaust system for leaks.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.