Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 313

Fig. 32: Installing Shim On Output Shaft 
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16. Install shim (1) on output shaft (2). See Fig. 32. Apply small amount of petrolatum onto the shim to hold 

it in place. Use the original shim as a starting point. If original shim is not available, use the thickest shim 
available. 

1 - SHIM
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT

 

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Fig. 33: Install Output Shaft/Rear Carrier Into Rear Bearing 
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17. Install output shaft/rear carrier into rear bearing. The shaft must be pressed into position. Use Disc MD-

998911 (2) and Universal Handle C-4171 and Handle Extension C4171-2 (1) to press shaft into rear 
bearing. See Fig. 33. 

1 - UNIVERSAL HANDLE C-4171 AND HANDLE 
EXTENSION C-4171-2
2 - DISC MD-998911

 

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Fig. 34: Checking Turning Torque Of Output Shaft 
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18. Check the turning torque (1) of the output shaft. See Fig. 34. The shaft should have 1 to 8 in. lbs. of 

1 - TORQUE WRENCH
2 - WRENCH 6498-A
3 - OUTPUT SHAFT NUT

CAUTION: Do not re-use old output shaft nut because the removed stake 

weakens the nut flange. Using Wrenches 6497 and 6498-A, install 
new output shaft nut. Tighten new output shaft nut to 271 N.m (200 ft. 
lbs.).

 

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turning torque. If the turning torque is higher than 8 in. lbs, install a thicker shim. If turning torque is less 
than 1 in. lb, install a thinner shim. Make sure there is no end play. 

Fig. 35: Identifying Arbor Press, Staking Tool - 6639 & New Nut 
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1 - ARBOR PRESS
2 - STAKING TOOL - 6639
3 - NEW NUT

CAUTION: Failure to stake nut could allow the nut to back-off during use.

 

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