Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 899

 

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Fig. 36: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft Seal By Pushing In Four Tangs Securing To Panel
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6. Remove the intermediate shaft seal by pushing in the four tangs (2) securing it to the panel. 

Fig. 37: Identifying Battery Tray, Power Center & Battery Terminals 
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7. Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL .  

8. Unclip the power center (2) and move it to the side out of the way to access the battery tray (1).  

9. Remove the battery tray (1). Refer to REMOVAL 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 38: Removing Nuts For Intermediate Shaft Support Bearing 
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Remove the nuts (2) for the intermediate shaft support bearing (1). 

Fig. 39: Identifying Ratchet, Extension, Center Support Bearing Bracket & Shock Tower 
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10. Remove the center support bearing bracket (3) from the mount on the shock tower (4) using a ratchet (1) 

with an extension (2). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 40: Identifying Shock Tower Nuts 
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11. Remove the nuts from the shock tower if removing the bracket. 

Fig. 41: Identifying Intermediate Shaft, Coupler & Lower Coupler Pinch Bolt 
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12. Remove the lower coupler pinch bolt (3) at the steering gear.  

13. Remove the coupler (2) at the steering gear.  

14. Remove the intermediate shaft (1) from the vehicle.  

15. Remove the center support bearing from the steering shaft (if replacing the intermediate shaft).  

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT - 3.7L & DIESEL 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove knee blocker cover and knee blocker, refer to REMOVAL 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

3. Lock the steering wheel with the tires in the straight ahead position. 

Fig. 42: Identifying Lower Column Pinch Bolt & Steering Coupler 
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4. Remove the lower column pinch bolt (2).  

5. Lower the steering coupler (1) shaft from the column. 

Fig. 43: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft Seal By Pushing In Four Tangs Securing To Panel
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6. Remove the intermediate shaft seal by pushing in the four tangs (2) securing it to the panel. 

NOTE:

The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not 
be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key 
cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the 
steering wheel for service will have to be used.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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