GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Inspect the exhaust pipes, the catalytic converter, the muffler, and the tail pipe for the following conditions:

    • Cracked joints
    • Broken welds
    • Corrosion damage (corrosion damage can cause leaks in the exhaust system).

Inspect the clamps, the brackets, and the insulators for the following conditions:

    • Broken bolts
    • Stripped bolt threads
    • Corroded bolts

The exhaust system (including the heat shields) must be free of the following conditions:

    • Leaks
    • Binding
    • Grounding
    • Excessive vibration

These conditions may occur if any of the following components are loose or damaged:

    • Flange bolts or flange nuts
    • Heat shields
    • Brackets
    • Pipes

If any of these conditions exist, inspect the exhaust system alignment. Align and replace any components as necessary, including manifold seals, nuts, and gaskets.

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