Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 553

Fig. 64: Identifying Half Shaft & Knuckle 
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10. Pull out on the steering knuckles (2) and push the half shaft (1) out of the knuckles.  

11. With a pry bar remove the half shafts (1) from the axle. 

Fig. 65: Identifying Oil Filter Drain Tray & Vent Hose 
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12. Remove oil filter drain tray (1) and vent hose (2) from differential cover. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 66: Identifying Front Axle Bracket Cradle Nut & Front Axle Bracket Bolts 
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13. Support axle with a lift/jack.  

14. Remove front axle bracket nut and bolt (1) from crossmember. Remove front axle bracket nuts and bolts 

(2) from axle housing and remove bracket. 

Fig. 67: Identifying Nut/Bolt & Right Axle 
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15. Remove nut and bolt (1) from right axle (2) bracket. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 68: Identifying Bolts & Rear Axle Bracket 
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16. Remove bolts (1) from rear axle bracket (2).  

17. Lower axle and from vehicle.  

INSTALLATION 

FRONT AXLE - 186FIA 

Fig. 69: Identifying Bolts & Rear Axle Bracket 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

1. Lift axle into vehicle.  

2. Install bolts (1) in rear axle bracket (1) and tighten to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 70: Identifying Nut/Bolt & Right Axle 
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3. Install bolt (1) and nut in right axle (2) bracket and tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 71: Identifying Oil Filter Drain Tray & Vent Hose 
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4. Install oil filter drain tray (1) and vent hose (2) on differential cover. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro