Diesel Engine

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Fig 1: Diesel Exhaust System - Pickup - Typical

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1 - EXHAUST CLAMP

9 - FLANGE NUT

2 - EXHAUST PIPE GASKET

10 - ISOLATOR

3 - FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

11 - ISOLATOR

4 - FLANGE GASKET

12 - SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR)

5 - FLANGE NUT

13 - EXTENSION PIPE

6 - ISOLATOR

14 - EXHAUST CLAMP

7 - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DEF)

15 - TAIL PIPE

8 - FLANGE GASKET

16 - ISOLATOR

The exhaust system must be properly aligned to prevent stress, leakage and body contact. Minimum clearance between any exhaust component and the body or frame is 25.4 mm (1.0 in.). If the system contacts any body panel, it may amplify objectionable noises from the engine or body.