Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 60

2. Using the Counterbalance Shaft Remover/Installer tool 8641 (1), remove the counterbalance shaft from 

the engine. See Fig. 178.  

INSTALLATION 

BALANCE SHAFT 

Fig. 179: Counterbalance Shaft Removal/Installation Tool 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1 - COUNTERBALANCE 
SHAFT REMOVAL AND 
INSTALLATION TOOL
2 - COUNTERBALANCE 
SHAFT THRUST PLATE

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

  

1. Coat counterbalance shaft bearing journals with clean engine oil. 

2. Using the Counterbalance Shaft Remover/Installer 8641 (1), carefully install counterbalance shaft into 

engine. See Fig. 179. 

1 - COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL
2 - COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT THRUST PLATE

NOTE:

The balance shaft and gear are serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to 
remove the gear from the balance shaft.

NOTE:

The balance shaft is heavy, and care should be used when installing shaft, 
so bearings are not damaged.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 180: Idler Shaft, Counterbalance Shaft Thrust Plate, Counterbalance Shaft Drive Gear & 
Retaining Bolt 
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3. Install Counterbalance shaft thrust plate retaining bolt (4) finger tight. Do not tighten bolt at this time.  

4. Position the right side of the thrust plate with the right chain guide bolt, install bolt finger tight. 

1 - IDLER SHAFT
2 - COUNTERBALANCE 
SHAFT THRUST PLATE
3 - COUNTERBALANCE 
SHAFT DRIVE GEAR
4 - RETAINING BOLT

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

  

5. Tighten the thrust plate retaining bolt (4) to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.) See Fig. 180.  

6. Remove the chain guide bolt so that guide can be installed.  

COVER-TIMING 

REMOVAL 

TIMING CHAIN COVER 

Fig. 181: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner 
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1 - TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
2 - FASTENER TENSIONER TO FRONT COVER

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro