Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 572

Fig. 160: Identifying Shaft Bearing/Bushing, Installer 8805 & Handle C-4171 
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2. Install shaft bearing/bushing (1) with large diameter end of Installer 8805 (2) and Handle C-4171 (3). 

Drive bearing/bushing in flush with housing bore. 

Fig. 161: Installing Shaft Seal With Installer 8806 And Handle C-4171 
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3. Apply a light coat of lubricant on the lip of the shaft seal.  

4. Install new shaft seal in axle with Installer 8806 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).  

5. Install right axle shaft and half shafts. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

SEAL-PINION 

REMOVAL 

SEAL-PINION 

Fig. 162: Pinion Rotation Torque & Inch Pound Torque Wrench 
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1. Remove brake calipers and rotors.  

2. Remove propeller shaft.  

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

3. Rotate pinion gear several times and verify the pinion rotates smoothly.  

4. Record pinion torque to rotate (1) with an inch pound torque wrench (2). 

Fig. 163: Holding Pinion Flange With Flange Holder C-3281 
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5. Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Holder C-3281 (2) and remove pinion nut.  

6. Mark a line on the pinion shaft and flange for installation reference. 

Fig. 164: Removing Pinion Flange With Puller C-452 And Flange Holder C-3281 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

7. Remove pinion flange with Puller C-452 (1) and Flange Holder C-3281 (2).  

8. Remove pinion seal with a seal puller.  

INSTALLATION 

SEAL-PINION 

Fig. 165: Identifying Installer 8681 & Handle C-4171 
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1. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal. Install with Installer 8681 (1) and Handle 

C-4171 (2). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro