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Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Exhaust System - Component Location
Description and Operation
COMPONENTLOCATION-5.0LV8SUPERCHARGER-FROM2010MY-UPTO2013MY
ItemDescription1Manifoldflange(2off)2MidcatalystHO2S(2off)3Catalyticconverter(2off)4Clamp(2off)5Centerresonatorsilencer(2off)6Mountingrubber(6off)7Semi-activemufflervalve8Exhausttrim(2 off)9Rearsilencer(2off)10Clamp(2off)11Massdamper
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Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Exhaust System - Overview
Description and Operation
OVERVIEW
5.0L V8 NATURALLY ASPIRATED AND SUPERCHARGER - FROM 2010MY
The exhaust system fitted to models with the 5.0L V8 engines are fabricated from stainless steel. 5 separate assemblies make
up the complete system.
The front section comprises 2 separate assemblies (LH (left-hand) and RH (right-hand)) incorporating a catalytic converter for
each bank of cylinders. The rear section comprises 3 separate sections; a center section and two rear sections. The center
section assembly incorporates a rear silencer which is connected to a center resonator silencer. On supercharger models, the
center resonator is a one piece assembly with two inlet pipes from the center silencer and two outlet pipes to the rear
silencers. On naturally aspirated models, each outlet pipe from the center silencer connects into an individual center resonator.
The system is attached to the underside of the body with mounting rubbers which are located on steel hanger bars that are
welded to the system. The mounting rubbers locate on corresponding hangers which are welded or bolted to the underside of
the vehicle body.
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Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Exhaust System - System Operation and Component Description
Description and Operation
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS System Operation
In the catalytic converters, the exhaust gases are passed through honeycombed ceramic elements coated with a special
surface treatment called 'washcoat'. The washcoat increases the surface area of the ceramic elements by a factor of
approximately 7000. On top of the washcoat is a coating containing palladium and rhodium, which are the active constituents
for converting harmful emissions into inert by-products. The palladium and rhodium add oxygen to the carbon monoxide and
the hydrocarbons in the exhaust gases, to convert them into carbon dioxide and water respectively.
SEMI-ACTIVE MUFFLER VALVE (5.0L SUPERCHARGER VEHICLES ONLY)
The semi-active muffler valve is operated by the pressure in the exhaust system. At low engine speeds the valve head is
closed or partially closed to provide a more refined noise quality. At higher engine speeds the increased pressure within the
exhaust system opens the valve head to provide a more sporting noise. This is achieved by the valve, which once open, allows
the exhaust gasses to by-pass the baffle tubes and plates in the rear silencer.
Component Description
FRONT SECTION - 4.2L NATURALLY ASPIRATED (NAS ONLY) - From 2010MY
The front section comprises two separate pipes, each incorporating a catalytic converter. Each catalytic converter has a welded
inlet pipe with a flange. The inlet pipe is flared into a cone which mates with the exhaust manifold. The flange has two holes
which locate on studs in the exhaust manifold and is secured with flanged nuts. Each catalytic converter is fitted with a pre
and post catalyst HO2S (heated oxygen sensor).
Each catalytic converter has a curved outlet pipe which mates with the respective inlet pipe for the applicable resonator on the
center section. The joint on each pipe is secured with a clamp.
FRONT SECTION - 5.0L NATURALLY ASPIRATED AND SUPERCHARGER - From 2010MY
The front section is common to both the naturally aspirated and supercharger vehicles. The front section comprises two
separate pipes each incorporating a catalytic converter. Each catalytic converter has a welded pipe with a flange, which is
flared into a cone which mates with the exhaust manifold. Each flange has two holes which locate on studs in the exhaust
manifold and are secured with nuts. Each catalytic converter is fitted with a mid catalyst HO2S. The mid catalyst HO2S is located in the catalytic converter.
NOTE: The pre catalyst HO2S is located in the exhaust manifold.
On vehicles from 2013MY, a post catalyst HO2S is located in the curved pipe from each catalytic converter.
A curved pipe from each catalytic converter locates into the resonator inlet pipes of the center section. The LH (left-hand) pipe
is fitted with a mass damper which absorbs resonance from the system.
REAR SECTION - 4.2L NATURALLY ASPIRATED (NAS ONLY) - From 2010MY
The 2 inlet pipes each connect into a separate resonator silencer. Each resonator silencer is cylindrical in shape and houses 2
perforated tubes separated by 2 baffle plates. Exhaust gasses exit each resonator silencer via an outlet pipe. The 2 outlet
pipes are joined together behind the resonators with a cross over pipe. Each pipe also has a welded hanger bracket which
allow the rear section to be supported on mounting rubbers. A further bracket is welded to each pipe which braces the 2 pipes
together.
The 2 rear silencers each have a welded inlet pipe which mate with the outlet pipes from the resonator silencers and are each
secured with a clamp. The inlet pipes each have a welded hanger bracket which support each rear silencer at the rear of the
vehicle on mounting rubbers. The fabricated rear silencers have 2 perforated tubes which are supported on 2 perforated baffle
plates. The exhaust gasses are expelled from the rear silencer via a single outlet pipe. The outlet pipe from each silencer has
a welded hanger bar which support the rear silencer on mounting rubbers. The outlet pipe is fitted with a welded outlet which
is covered with a polished stainless steel finisher which is part welded to the silencer.
REAR SECTION - 5.0L NATURALLY ASPIRATED - From 2010MY
The 2 pipes from the front section each connect into 2 short pipes on the center resonator box and are secured with clamps.
Two pipes from the resonator box split the system into 2 sections which each connect into another resonator. Each resonator
silencer houses perforated tubes separated by baffle plates. Exhaust gasses exit each resonator silencer via an outlet pipe.
The 2 outlet pipes are joined together behind the resonators with a cross over pipe. Each pipe also has a welded hanger
bracket which allow the rear section to be supported on mounting rubbers. A further bracket is welded to each pipe which
braces the 2 pipes together.
The 2 rear silencers each have a welded inlet pipe which mate with the outlet pipes from the cylindrical resonator silencers and
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are each secured with a clamp. The inlet pipes each have a welded hanger bracket which support each rear silencer at the rear
of the vehicle on mounting rubbers. The fabricated rear silencers have 2 perforated tubes which are supported on 2 perforated
baffle plates. The exhaust gasses are expelled from the rear silencer via a single outlet pipe. The outlet pipe from each
silencer has a welded hanger bar which support the rear silencer on mounting rubbers. The outlet pipe is fitted with a welded
outlet which is covered with a polished stainless steel finisher which is part welded to the silencer.
REAR SECTION - 5.0L SUPERCHARGER - From 2010MY
The 2 pipes from the front section each connect into 2 short pipes on the center resonator box and are secured with clamps.
Two pipes from the center resonator box each connect into a second resonator silencer. The resonator silencer comprises
perforated tubes separated by 2 baffle plates. Exhaust gasses exit the resonator silencer via 2 outlet pipes. Each pipe has a
welded hanger bracket which allows the rear section to be supported on mounting rubbers. A further bracket is welded to each
pipe which braces the 2 pipes together.
The 2 rear silencers each have a welded inlet pipe which mate with the outlet pipes from the cylindrical resonator silencers and
are each secured with a clamp. The inlet pipes each have a welded hanger bracket which support each rear silencer at the rear
of the vehicle on mounting rubbers. The fabricated rear silencers have a perforated inlet tube which is supported on 2 baffle
plates. Each rear silencer has a welded hanger bar which supports the rear silencer on mounting rubbers. The outlet pipe is
fitted with a welded twin outlet which is covered with 2 polished stainless steel finishers which are part welded to the silencer.
Semi-Active Muffler Valve
NOTE: LH silencer shown, RH (right-hand) silencer similar
Item Description 1 Outer case 2 Overpipe 3 Valve cage 4 Semi-active muffler valve assembly A semi-active muffler valve is located in the rear of each rear silencer. The valve comprises a valve head, a valve shaft, a shaft
guide, a housing shell, a membrane and a spring. The valve head is connected to the membrane by the valve shaft which is
located within the shaft guide. The valve shaft is attached to the membrane with a pin. The membrane is located inside the
housing shell and is held in position by the spring.
The valve head is located in and seals against the over pipe. When the exhaust gas pressure increases and overcomes the
spring pressure, the valve head is lifted and the gasses by-pass the valve and are expelled though slots in the valve cage into
the rear chamber and into the outlet pipe.
When the semi-active muffler valve is closed the exhaust gasses are expelled from the inlet tube through the perforations. The
exhaust gasses then pass through perforations in the outlet pipe and are expelled from the silencer via the single outlet pipe
and 2 polished stainless steel finishers.
When the semi-active muffler valve is open, the exhaust gasses are released into the rear chamber. The exhaust gasses then
pass directly into the open end of the outlet pipe and are expelled from the silencer via the outlet pipe and the 2 polished
stainless steel finishers. With the valve open, the gasses reduce through the baffle plates and tube perforations giving the
exhaust note a more 'sporty' sound.
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Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Exhaust System
Diagnosis and Testing
Principle of Operation
For a detailed description of the exhaust system, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section of the workshop
manual. REFER to: (309-00C Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol)
Exhaust System (Description and Operation), Exhaust System (Description and Operation), Exhaust System (Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being checked and/or the donor vehicle.
NOTE: Check and rectify basic faults before beginning diagnostic routines involving pinpoint tests.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart, alternatively check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Causes Action Excessively
noisy/leaking
exhaust
Exhaust
system/components Inspect exhaust system. Rectify leaks and install new components as
required. Refer to Removal and Installation instructions in this section Loss of power
Restricted exhaust system
Exhaust sound
enhancement valve stuck
closed
Fuel system
Ignition system
Electronic engine control Inspect exhaust system. Install new exhaust components as required.
Refer to Removal and Installation instructions in this section. Check for
fuel, ignition and electronic engine control system DTCs and refer to the
relevant DTC Index
DTC Index
For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that could be logged in the Engine Control Module (ECM), please refer to Section
303-14. REFER to:
Electronic Engine Controls (303-14C Electronic Engine Controls - V8 5.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing), Electronic Engine Controls (303-14D Electronic Engine Controls - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing). Mechanical
Leaks
Metal fatigue
Pipes
Catalytic converter
Muffler(s)
Joints
Mountings
Clearance around components Visual Inspection
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Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Catalytic Converter LH
Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
2. WARNINGS:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Refer to: Air Deflector (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
4. Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
5. CAUTION: Make sure the catalyst monitor sensor wiring
harness is not twisted more than 180 degrees and is not in
contact with either the exhaust or driveshaft.
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6. CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust system is
supported with suitable retaining straps.
Tighten the top retaining nut first.
Torque:
Top nut 40 Nm Bottom nut 40 Nm
7. CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust system is
supported with suitable retaining straps.
Torque: 55 Nm
8. CAUTIONS:
Make sure the anti-seize compound does not contact
the catalyst monitor sensor tip.
If accidentally dropped or knocked install a new
sensor.
NOTES:
Do not disassemble further if the component is
removed for access only.
If the original sensor is to be installed, apply lubricant
meeting specification ESE-M12A4-A to the thread of the
sensor.
Torque: 48 Nm
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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2. NOTE: For NAS vehicles only.
If required, carry out a long drive cycle.
Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Long Drive Cycle Self-Test (303-14D Electronic Engine Controls - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, General
Procedures).
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