Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 582

Fig. 209: Identifying Line Across Axle Flange & Propeller Shaft Flange 
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1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.  

2. Position a lift/jack under the axle and secure axle to device.  

3. Mark axle pinion flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2) for installation reference.  

4. Remove propeller shaft and suspend under the vehicle. 

Fig. 210: Identifying Brake Sensor & Axle 
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5. Remove brake sensor (1) from axle (2) and remove calipers, rotors and cables. 

 

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 211: Identifying Track Bar & Axle Bracket 
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6. Remove track bar (1) bolt from axle bracket (2). 

Fig. 212: Identifying Stabilizer Bar & Axle Bracket 
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7. Remove vent hose from the axle shaft tube.  

8. Remove stabilizer bar (1) axle bracket (2). 

NOTE:

The parking brake is self-adjusting, and cables must be locked out before 
removal. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS .

 

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Fig. 213: Identifying Shock Absorbers & Axle Brackets 
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9. Remove shock absorbers (1) from axle brackets (2). 

Fig. 214: Identifying Upper Control Arm & Axle Brackets 
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10. Remove upper control arm (1) nuts and bolts from the axle brackets (2). 

 

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Fig. 215: Identifying Lower Control Arm & Axle Brackets 
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11. Lower axle enough to remove coil springs and spring insulators.  

12. Remove lower control arm (1) mounting bolts from axle brackets (2).  

13. Lower and remove the axle.  

INSTALLATION 

REAR AXLE - 8 1/4 

Fig. 216: Identifying Lower Control Arm & Axle Brackets 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro