Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 594

Fig. 264: Remover/Installer 10126 
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COVER-DIFFERENTIAL 

REMOVAL 

COVER-DIFFERENTIAL 

1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.  

2. Remove cover bolts.  

3. Remove cover and drain lubricant.  

INSTALLATION 

COVER-DIFFERENTIAL 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 265: Applying Bead Of Orange Mopar™ Axle RTV Sealant To Housing Cover 
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1. Apply a bead of orange Mopar™ Axle RTV sealant (1) or equivalent to the housing cover (2). 

2. Install cover and identification tag. Tighten cover bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).  

3. Fill differential to specifications.  

4. Install fill plug.  

SHAFT-AXLE 

REMOVAL 

SHAFT-AXLE 

CAUTION: If cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the cover must be 

cleaned and new RTV applied. Failure to follow these instructions will 
cause a leak.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 266: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft & Lock Screw 
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1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.  

2. Remove rear brake components.  

3. Remove wheel speed sensor.  

4. Remove differential housing cover and drain lubricant.  

5. Rotate differential case so pinion mate shaft (1) lock screw (2) is accessible. Remove pinion mate shaft 

lock screw (2) from differential case. 

Fig. 267: Identifying Pinion Mate Shaft & Differential Case 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

6. Remove pinion mate shaft (1) from differential case (2). 

Fig. 268: Identifying Axle Shaft C-Lock, Axle Shaft & Differential Side Gears 
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7. Push axle shaft inward and remove axle shaft C-lock (1) from the axle shaft (2). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro