Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 545

 

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Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 545

 

 

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7. Install tie rod end (1) in steering knuckle (2) and tighten nut to specifications.  

8. Install stabilizer bar link and tie rod end. 

Fig. 33: Identifying Hub Nut & Half Shaft 
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9. Install half shaft (2) hub nut (1) and tighten to specifications.  

SPECIFICATIONS 

HALF SHAFT 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

SPECIAL TOOLS 

HALF SHAFT 

DESCRIPTION 

N.m 

Ft. Lbs. 

In. Lbs. 

Half Shaft Nut

136

100

-

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 34: Clamp Installer C-4975-A 
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JOINT/BOOT-C/V OUTER 

REMOVAL 

C/V JOINT-OUTER 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 35: Boot Clamp Locations 
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1. Place shaft in vise with soft jaws and support C/V joint. 

2. Remove clamps (2) (4) with a cut-off wheel or grinder. 

CAUTION: Do not damage C/V housing or half shaft.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 36: Spreading Snap Ring And Slide Joint Off Shaft 
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3. Slide the boot down the shaft.  

4. Remove lubricant to expose the C/V joint snap ring.  

5. Spread snap ring (1) and slide the joint off the shaft. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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