Step  | Action  | Value(s)  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | Inspect the components. Are the components misaligned or improperly installed?  | --  | ||
2  | 
 Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?  | --  | System OK  | |
3  | Inspect the connections at the exhaust manifold and the converter Is either connection loose?  | --  | ||
4  | Tighten all the fasteners to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?  | --  | System OK  | |
5  | Inspect the exhaust manifold. Is the manifold cracked or broken?  | --  | ||
6  | Replace the exhaust manifold. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?  | --  | System OK  | |
7  | Inspect the crossover exhaust pipe. Is the pipe leaking?  | --  | ||
8  | Tighten the nuts and the bolts to the specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?  | --  | System OK  | |
9  | Inspect the exhaust seals. Are the seals damaged or worn?  | --  | ||
10  | Replace the seals. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?  | --  | System OK  | |
11  | Inspect the intermediate pipe. Is the pipe damaged or cracked?  | --  | ||
12  | Replace the intermediate pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement. Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?  | --  | System OK  | |
13  | Inspect the muffler/resonator. Is the muffler/resonator perforated or damaged?  | --  | ||
14  | Replace the muffler/tailpipe or the resonator. Refer to Muffler Replacement . Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?  | --  | System OK  | |
15  | Inspect the exhaust component joints. Is there leakage at the joints?  | --  | --  | |
16  | 
 Does the exhaust still leak or make noise?  | --  | --  | System OK  |