Exhaust Flex Joint

Flex-joint Coupling-2.5L Engine:

Flex-Joint Coupling-2.4L Engine:

A exhaust fixed-point coupling is used to secure the catalytic converter to the engine manifold. This joint actually moves back and forth as the engine moves, preventing breakage that could occur from the back-and-forth motion of a transverse mounted engine.

The exhaust fixed-point is welded to the catalytic converter.

CAUTION: When servicing, care must be exercised not to dent or bend the bellows or bellows cover of the fixed-point. Should this occur, the flex-joint will eventually fail and require the catalytic converter be replaced.