Dodge Durango

 Service Manual

Exhaust System » Description and operation
Muffler

DESCRIPTION

All engines use a stainless steel muffler to control exhaust noise levels and exhaust back pressure (Fig.

4).

Fig. 3 Exhaust Pipe with Integral Catalytic Converter(s)

1 - NUT

2 - EXHAUST PIPE

3 - MINI CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS VEHICLES ONLY)

4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Fig. 4 Muffler-Typical

1 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH PIPE

2 - REAR MUFFLER HANGER

3 - MUFFLER

4 - CLAMP

OPERATION

The muffler is designed to muffle the sound of the exhaust as if leaves the engine.

Exhaust system

Catalytic converter

Muffler

Tailpipe

Heat shields