TM 5-4320-302-14 4-36. EXHAUST SILENCER This task covers: a. Removal c. Installation/Replacement b. Inspection d. Test INITIAL SETUP Tools Shop    equipment,    automotive    maintenance    and repair, common no. 1 NSN 4910-00-754-0654 Tool kit, general mechanics automotive NSN 5180-00-177-7033 Materials/Parts Exhaust silencer Gaskets Equipment Condition Para Condition Description 4-20 Exhaust elbow and guard removed. WARNING Handling a hot exhaust silencer can cause severe burns. Allow unit to cool before handling. Location/Item Action Remarks REMOVAL 1. Exhaust silencer a. Remove hex nuts and washers from studs. Loosen hose clamp and gaskets and pull tube back (paragraph 4-21) to b. Remove exhaust silencer.  Discard gaskets. gain access to hex nut and washer. INSPECTION 2. Exhaust silencer Replace if damaged. and mounting hardware INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT 3. Gaskets and ex- a. Install new gaskets and silencer. haust silencer b. Install hex nuts and washers.  Tighten hex nuts securely. 4-172