Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 579

1. Install front bearing cup with Installer D-146 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2). 

Fig. 197: Installing Rear Bearing Cup With Installer C-4308 And Handle C-4171 
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2. Install rear bearing cup with Installer C-4308 (2) and Handle C-4171 (1). 

Fig. 198: Removing/Installing Pinion Depth Shim From/On Pinion Shaft 
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Adjustments (Pinion Gear Depth) to select the proper thickness shim before 
installing pinion gear. If ring and pinion gears are reused, the pinion depth shim 
should not require replacement.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

3. Install pinion depth shim (1) on pinion shaft (2). 

Fig. 199: Removing/Installing Rear Pinion Bearing On Pinion With Installer C-4040 And Press 
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4. Install rear pinion bearing (4) on pinion (3) with Installer C-4040 (2) and a press (1). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 200: Removing/Installing Collapsible Spacer From Pinion Shaft 
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5. Install a new collapsible spacer (1) on pinion shaft (2).  

6. Install pinion in housing. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 201: Installing Front Pinion Bearing On Pinion Shaft 
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7. Install front pinion bearing (1) on pinion shaft (2). 

Fig. 202: Installing Front Pinion Bearing Oil Slinger On Pinion Shaft 
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8. Install front pinion bearing oil slinger (1) on pinion shaft (2). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro