Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 97

LEFT CYLINDER HEAD 

Fig. 130: Using MD-998306 To Tap Seal Into Place 
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1. Position the camshaft seal into the cylinder head (3) 

1 - MALLET
2 - SPECIAL TOOL MD-998306
3 - CYLINDER HEAD

 

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2. Using MD-998306 (2) tap the seal into place. See Fig. 130. 

Fig. 131: Camshaft, Special Tool 6788, Camshaft Seal & Cylinder Head 
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1 - CAMSHAFT
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6788
3 - CAMSHAFT SEAL
4 - CYLINDER HEAD

 

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3. Apply light coat of engine oil to the camshaft oil seal lip (3) and 6788 (2) Seal Protector Sleeve.  

4. Install oil seal (3) 6788 Seal Protector Sleeve (2) onto the camshaft (1). See Fig. 131  

5. Slide the camshaft (1) forward, inserting the seal protector (2) through the camshaft seal (3) until the 

camshaft seats. See Fig. 131.  

6. Remove 6788 (2) from the camshaft (1). 

Fig. 132: Camshaft Thrust Plate, Bolt & O-Ring 
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7. Install the camshaft thrust plate (1) and new seal (3) to the rear of the cylinder head. See Fig. 132.  

8. Install rear timing belt cover. See INSTALLATION). 

1 - CAMSHAFT THRUST PLATE
2 - BOLT
3 - O-RING

 

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Fig. 133: Identifying Timing Gear Components 
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9. Install the camshaft gear (7) and align the timing marks (1,8,9). See Fig. 133. See INSTALLATION.  

10. Install the timing belt (4). See INSTALLATION.  

11. Install the rocker arm assembly. See INSTALLATION.  

12. Install the cylinder head cover. 

Fig. 134: Accessory Drive Belt Routing 
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13. Install the front timing belt cover. See INSTALLATION.  

14. Install the vibration damper (4). See INSTALLATION.  

15. Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE 4.0L - Service Information - Nitro