Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 605

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1. Remove differential from axle housing.  

2. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw.  

3. Remove bolts (1) holding ring gear (2) to differential case.  

4. Drive ring gear from differential case with a dead-blow hammer.  

RING GEAR REMOVAL - DIESEL ENGINE 

Fig. 314: Identifying Ring Gear & Bolts 
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1. Remove differential from axle housing.  

2. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw.  

3. Remove left hand threaded bolts (1) holding ring gear (2) to differential case. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 315: Pressing Ring Gear Off Differential With Plug 8926-2 And Removing 10126-1 
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4. Press ring gear (1) off differential with Plug 8926-2 (2) and Remove 10126-1 (3). 

Fig. 316: Holding Pinion Flange With Holder C-3281 
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5. Hold pinion flange (1) with Holder C-3281 (2) and remove flange nut. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 317: Identifying Pinion Flange & Puller 8992 
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6. Remove pinion flange (1) from pinion shaft with Puller 8992 (2). 

Fig. 318: Removing Pinion From Housing With Driver 8976 And Hammer 
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7. Remove pinion (1) from the housing with Driver 8976 (2) and hammer.  

8. Remove pinion shaft seal with a seal puller.  

9. Remove front pinion bearing. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

Fig. 319: Removing Front Pinion Bearing Cup With Remover C-4345 And Handle C-4171 
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10. Remove front pinion bearing cup with Remover C-4345 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2). 

Fig. 320: Removing Rear Bearing Cup With Remover C-4307 And Handle C-4171 
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11. Remove rear bearing cup with Remover C-4307 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro