Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 550

Fig. 53: Sliding Cage Onto Shaft With Small Diameter End Towards Boot 
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1. Apply a coat of grease supplied with the joint/boot to the C/V joint components before assembling them.  

2. Place new clamps on the new boot and slide boot down the shaft.  

3. Slide cage (2) onto the shaft (1) with the small diameter (3) end towards the boot. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 54: Installing Inner Race Onto Shaft 
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4. Install the inner race (1) onto the shaft (3). Pull on the race to verify snap ring has engaged. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 55: Aligning Cage With Inner Race And Sliding Over Race 
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5. Align cage (1) with the inner race (2) and slide over the race.  

6. Turn the cage 30° to align the cage windows (4) with the race (2). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 56: Identifying Housing, Bearing Assembly, Housing Snap Ring & Housing Bore 
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7. Apply grease to the inner race and bearings and install the bearings.  

8. Apply grease to the housing bore (4) then install the bearing assembly (2) into the housing (1).  

9. Install the housing snap ring (3) and verify it is seated in the groove.  

10. Fill the housing and boot with the remaining grease.  

11. Slide the boot onto the C/V housing into its original position. Ensure boot is not twisted and remove any 

excess air.  

12. Secure both boot clamps with Clamp Installer C-4975A. Place tool on clamp bridge and tighten tool until 

the jaws of the tool are closed.  

FRONT AXLE - 186FIA 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

FRONT AXLE - 186FIA 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro