Caterpillar Part reference

2696296muffler as

This page covers part number 2696296, catalogued as a muffler assembly under the Caterpillar parts catalog. The target is listed as a muffler as, and the catalog records this part among the air inlet and exhaust system entries for the Caterpillar C9. Confirm the catalog conditions before ordering, as listings do not establish compatibility for every machine configuration.

Recorded applications

Models and catalog references

Selected catalog references that list this part. A catalog association does not confirm fitment for every machine or configuration.

  • Caterpillar C9

Catalog context

Where this part appears

  1. ModelCaterpillar C9
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  2. Groupair inlet and exhaust system
  3. Subgroupmuffler as
  4. Unit145-5572 muffler as -residential s/n c9e1-up 157 mm (6 inch) part of 269-6277, 269-6290, 271-7657 muffler gp an attachment
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11***43gasket
14***72muffler as; -residential
26***73clamp as-u-bolt
2696296muffler as (current part)

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General guidance

Component knowledge

Understanding this component

In general, a muffler is an exhaust component that reduces engine noise by using chambers, baffles and sound-absorbing paths to quiet the gases leaving the engine. Assemblies of this type are typically mounted within the exhaust path and must match the engine and installation layout they serve.

What to check before ordering

Please reference part number 2696296 as the item you intend to order. Before purchasing, verify the recorded catalog conditions for the Caterpillar C9 associations shown on this page, since these associations are catalog occurrences rather than a confirmed universal fitment.