Walker 36521 Exhaust Bolt

Walker 36521 Exhaust Bolt for Select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury Vehicles

Walker 36521 is an exhaust bolt for service and repair work on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications. It is a direct-fit hardware component for exhaust system fastening where the original bolt has corroded, damaged, or lost clamping strength.

Key Features

• Exhaust bolt hardware for exhaust system service
• Fits 2009-2012 Ford Escape, N/A
• Fits 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, N/A
• Fits 2009-2011 Mazda Tribute, N/A
• Fits 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner, N/A
• Fits 2007-2009 Mazda B4000, N/A
• Fits 2007 Mazda B3000, N/A
• Walker part number 36521 for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

Walker 36521 is an exhaust bolt used in exhaust hardware repair on vehicles including the Ford Escape, Ford Ranger, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Mazda B4000, and Mazda B3000. This part cross-references Ford OE number 9L8Z9N497A for the same application. Use Walker 36521 when replacing a worn or seized exhaust fastener during exhaust manifold, pipe, or flange service.

What It Helps Address

• Broken or rusted exhaust bolt threads
• Loose exhaust joints that no longer clamp securely
• Fastener replacement during exhaust leak repair
• Corrosion-related service issues in underbody exhaust hardware
• Maintenance on Ford, Mazda, and Mercury exhaust assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original fastener style and thread match before installation. Clean mating surfaces and inspect adjoining exhaust components for wear, distortion, or corrosion before reassembly. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially on Ford Escape, Ford Ranger, and Mercury Mariner service jobs.

Quality Assurance

Walker exhaust hardware is cataloged for specific OE-style applications and service replacement use. Part number 36521 is listed for the vehicle coverage shown above, including 2009-2012 Ford Escape and 2007-2011 Ford Ranger.