Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 548

Fig. 45: Tilting Inner Race/Hub And Cage And Installing Balls 
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7. Apply lubricant included with replacement boot/joint to the ball races. Spread lubricant equally between 

all the races.  

8. Tilt inner race/hub (2) and cage (3) and install the balls (4). 

 

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 46: Pushing Joint Onto Shaft Until Snap Ring Seats In Groove 
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9. Place new clamps onto new boot and slide boot onto the shaft to its original position.  

10. Apply the rest of lubricant to the C/V joint and boot.  

11. Push the joint onto the shaft until the snap ring (1) seats in the groove (3). Pull on the joint to verify the 

span ring has engaged. 

 

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Fig. 47: Securing Both Boot Clamps With Clamp Installer C-4975A 
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12. Position boot on the joint in its original position. Ensure boot is not twisted and remove any excess air.  

13. Secure both boot clamps (2) (4) with Clamp Installer C-4975A. Place tool on clamp bridge and tighten 

tool until the jaws of the tool are closed.  

JOINT/BOOT-C/V INNER 

REMOVAL 

C/V JOINT-INNER 

 

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Fig. 48: Identifying C/V Joint & Boot 
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1. Clamp shaft in a vise (with soft jaws) and support C/V joint (1).  

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

3. Slide boot down (2) the shaft. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro