GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Check for improperly installed or misaligned components.

Are there improperly installed or misaligned components?

--

Go to Step  2

Go to Step  3

2

Align the components and tighten the connections to specifications.

Is there exhaust leakage and /or excessive noise?

--

Go to Step  3

System OK

3

Check for loose connections at the exhaust manifold or the three way catalytic converter.

Are there loose connections?

--

Go to Step  4

Go to Step  5

4

Tighten all fasteners to specifications.

Is there exhaust leakage and/ or excessive noise?

--

Go to Step  5

System OK

5

Inspect the exhaust manifold.

Is the exhaust manifold cracked or broken?

--

Go to Step  6

Go to Step  7

6

Replace the exhaust manifold.

Is there exhaust leakage and /or excessive noise?

--

Go to Step  7

System OK

7

Inspect the crossover pipe connections.

Is there leakage at the crossover pipe connections?

--

Go to Step  8

Go to Step  9

8

Tighten the nuts and bolts to specifications.

Is there exhaust leakage and /or excessive noise?

--

Go to Step  9

System OK

9

Inspect all seals.

Are the seals damaged or worn?

--

Go to Step  10

Go to Step  11

10

Replace the damaged or worn seals.

Is there exhaust leakage and /or excessive noise?

--

Go to Step  11

System OK

11

Inspect the extension pipe.

Is the extension pipe burned or rusted?

--

Go to Step  12

Go to Step  13

12

Replace the extension pipe.

Is there exhaust leakage and /or excessive noise?

--

Go to Step  13

System OK

13

Inspect the muffler.

Is the muffler burned or rusted?

--

Go to Step  14

Go to Step  15

14

Replace the muffler/ tailpipe assembly.

Is there exhaust leakage and /or excessive noise?

--

Go to Step  15

System OK

15

Inspect for leakage at the exhaust component joints or couplings (if not previously serviced).

Is there leakage?

--

Go to Step  16

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16

Replace the seals and tighten the flange bolts to specifications or weld the joints where leakage is present.

Is there leakage?

--

Go to Step  1

System Ok