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STEP 3: Whether you are
removing the rear end cap or the front,
that joint will have hi-temp silicone to seal
the system so you may need to use a razor
blade to help break this free. You will use a
rubber mallet to tap abound the cannister
to slip the core out. It is important to take
your time and work around the circumfer-
ence to avoid damaging the cannister or
end cap. Completely remove the core and
any remaining packing material.
Several companies
sell replacement
packing kits
and most of the
aftermarket exhaust
companies have
specific packing,
instructions and
parts necessary for
their systems.
STEP 4: Remove any remaining
packing materials from the perforated core
and inside the canister and discard it. If your
system has steel wool under the packing ma-
terial, leave that as it helps to reduce sound
and protect the packing material.
STEP 5: Clean all the
parts using a wire brush or razor
blade to remove the hi-temp silicone
from the body and end or front cap.
You can also clean up the muffler
canister. A Scotch-Brite pad works
well for titanium or stainless systems
that don't have a color treatment.
This is also a good time to make
sure that the core and parts are in
good condition and not too loose
in any of the joints where the core
inserts into the front or end cap.
The FMF Everlast
repacking kit
includes detailed
instructions on
the package.
After removing the
old packing materials
and cleaning up the
parts, you are ready
to reassemble.
