Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 588
End-play specifications should be 0.13 - 0.38 mm (0.005 - 0.015 in.). If specifications can not be met, shim side
gears and/or replace differential case.
SPECIFICATIONS
REAR AXLE - 8 1/4
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Ring Gear Bolts - Diesel Engines: Follow service procedure to tighten ring gear bolts on vehicles equipped
with diesel engine and 3.21 gear ratio.
SPECIAL TOOLS
REAR AXLE - 8 1/4
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio
3.21/3.55/3.73
Differential Case Flange Runout
0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Differential Case Clearance
0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Ring Gear Diameter
213 mm (8.25 in.)
Ring Gear Backlash
0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 in.)
Ring Gear Runout
0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Pinion Torque To Rotate - Original Bearings
1 - 2 N.m (10 - 20 in. lbs.)
Pinion Torque To Rotate - New Bearings
1 - 3.4 N.m (10 - 30 in. lbs.)
DESCRIPTION
N.m
Ft. Lbs.
In. Lbs.
Differential Cover Bolts
41
30
-
Bearing Cap Bolts
135
100
-
Ring Gear Bolts - Gas
Engines
122
90
-
Pinion Nut Minimum
285
210
-
Pinion Mate Shaft Screw
26
19
-
Axle Damper
61
45
-
Adjuster Lock Screw
26
19
-
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro