I'm going from memory, having done the exhaust about a month ago.

At one point I found it easier to go underneath, so there is some hope there when you're jack gets fixed. The penetrating oil is good as well as I've never had an issue getting those nuts off.

I did take off the heat shield and about everything else I could get to. But I don't know any tricks.

diesel don

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