Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 73

Fig. 27: Connecting Engine Hoisting Chain To Left Timing Chain Cover Engine Lifting Point And 
Engine Lift Bracket 
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2. Connect a engine hoisting chain (1) to the left timing chain cover (2) lifting point and the engine lifting 

1 - LIFTING CHAIN
2 - UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER
3 - POWER STEERING PUMP
4 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING

 

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bracket. See Fig. 27.  

3. Carefully install the engine into the engine bay area and complete the union with the transmission. 

Fig. 28: Ground Strap & Transmission Housing Bolts 
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4. Properly route the engine wiring harness behind the engine and tighten the accessible transmission bolts 

to 68 N.m (50 ft.lbs.).  

5. Connect the ground strap (1) at the transmission housing.  

6. Install the remaining transmission housing bolts (2) and tighten to 68 N.m (50 ft.lbs.). 

 

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Fig. 29: Removing/Installing Engine Mounting To Frame Fasteners 
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7. Install the engine mounting fasteners (1) and tighten to 101 N.m (75 lbs.ft.). 

Fig. 30: Ignition Coils 
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8. Properly position the right engine harness and connect the oxygen sensor, knock sensor, EGR, fuel 

injector and ignition coil harness connectors (1).  

9. Connect the capacitor (3) and ground strap (3) to the right cylinder head cover.  

1 - Electrical Connector
2 - Mounting Bolt
3 - Coil

 

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10. Properly position the left engine harness and fuel injector harness connectors. 

Fig. 31: Connecting Coolant Temperature, Cam Position & Oil Pressure Sensor Harness 
Connectors 
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11. Connect the coolant temperature, cam position (1), oil pressure sensor harness connectors.  

12. Connect the oxygen sensor, and the ground wire, to the cylinder head cover. 

Fig. 32: Removing/Installing Torque Converter Bolts 
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13. Install the torque converter bolts (2). Tighten bolts to 75 N.m (55 lbs.ft.). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

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