Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1301

11 - 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM (Continued)
1 - TAILPIPE
2 - MUFFLER
3 - MUFFLER HANGER BRACKET AND ISOLATOR
4 - CLAMP
The gasoline engine exhaust system consists of
engine exhaust manifolds, exhaust pipes, catalytic
converter(s), extension pipe (if needed), exhaust heat
shields, muffler and exhaust tailpipe.
The exhaust system must be properly aligned to
prevent stress, leakage and body contact. Minimum
1 - TAILPIPE
2 - MUFFLER HANGER BRACKET AND ISOLATOR
3 - CLAMP
4 - EXHAUST PIPE
Fig. 1 Exhaust System 2.5L Engines—Typical
Fig. 2 Exhaust System 3.9L, 4.7L and 5.9L Engines—Typical
5 - EXHAUST PIPE
6 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
7 - EXTENSION PIPE
8 - MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD
clearance between any exhaust component and the
body or frame is 25.4 mm (1.0 in.). If the system con-
tacts any body panel, it may amplify objectionable
noises from the engine or body (Fig 2).
5 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
6 - EXTENSION PIPE
7 - MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD
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