Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 607

 

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Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 607

 

 

5. Install pinion depth shim (1) on pinion shaft (2). 

Fig. 328: Removing/Installing Rear Pinion Bearing On Pinion With Installer C-4040 And Press 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

6. Install rear bearing (4) on pinion gear (3) and slinger if equipped, with Installer 6448A (2) and a press (1). 

 

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Fig. 329: Removing/Installing Collapsible Spacer From Pinion Shaft 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

7. Install a new collapsible spacer (1) on pinion shaft (3) and install pinion in housing. 

 

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Fig. 330: Installing Flange With Installer C-3718 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

8. Install pinion flange (1) with Installer C-3718 (2).  

9. Install a new nut on the pinion.  

10. Holding flange (1) with Holder C-3281 and tighten nut with torque wrench to 285 N.m (210 ft. lbs.). 

Fig. 331: Measuring Pinion Torque To Rotating With An Inch Pound Torque Wrench 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

NOTE:

Do not exceed the minimum torque 285 N.m (210 ft. lbs.) when installing 
the pinion nut at this point.

 

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

11. Measure pinion torque to rotating (1) with an inch pound torque wrench (2). Measure pinion torque to 

rotating frequently to avoid over over-crushing the collapsible spacer. 

Pinion Torque To Rotate is: 

Original Bearings 1 - 2.2 N.m (10 - 20 in. lbs.)  

New Bearings 1- 5 N.m (10 - 30 in. lbs.) 

If pinion torque to rotate is low, tighten pinion nut in 6.8 N.m (5 ft. lbs.) increments until pinion 
torque to rotate is achieved. 

RING GEAR INSTALLATION - GAS ENGINES 

CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion bearing rotating torque. If 

pinion torque to rotating is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be 
installed. Failure to follow these instructions will damage the axle.

 

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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