Exhaust System Description: Notes

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The exhaust system carries exhaust gases, treated by the catalytic converter, through the muffler and into a resonator, if applicable where exhaust noise is lessened.

In order to secure the exhaust muffler assembly to the exhaust manifold, a flange and seal-joint coupling is utilized. The exhaust system may utilize a slip-joint coupling design with a clamp and a U-bolt or a flange connection with a gasket.

Exhaust hangers and rubber insulators help to support the weight of the exhaust system along with insulating any exhaust system vibration, rattle, or noise.

Exhaust hangers also space the exhaust system away from the underbody of the vehicle and allows the exhaust system to expand as the exhaust system warms up.

Exhaust heat shields are used to protect the underbody and other components from damage due to the heat from the exhaust system.

The exhaust system may be comprised of the following components:

Catalytic converter
Exhaust hanger
Exhaust heat shield
Exhaust insulator
Exhaust manifold
Exhaust muffler
Exhaust pipe
Exhaust resonator, if equipped
Exhaust tail pipe, if equipped