Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 596

Fig. 273: Identifying Lock Screws 
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5. Align hole in shaft with hole in the differential case and install lock screw (4) with Mopar Lock & Seal or 

equivalent on the threads. Tighten lock screw to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).  

6. Install differential cover.  

7. Install rear brake components.  

SEAL-AXLE SHAFT 

REMOVAL 

SEAL-AXLE SHAFT 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 274: Identifying Axle Shaft & Axle Tube 
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1. Remove axle shaft (1) from axle tube (2). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 275: Removing Axle Shaft Seal From Axle Tube With Seal Puller 
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2. Remove axle shaft seal (1) from axle tube (2) with seal puller.  

INSTALLATION 

SEAL-AXLE SHAFT 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 276: Coating Seal Lip With Axle Lubricant And Installing Seal With Installer 8493 And Handle C-
4171 
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1. Remove any old sealer/burrs from axle tube.  

2. Coat new seal lip with axle lubricant and install seal with Installer 8493 (1) and Handle C-4171 (1). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro