Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 900

Fig. 44: Removing Nuts For Intermediate Shaft Support Bearing 
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Remove the nuts (2) for the intermediate shaft support bearing (1). 

Fig. 45: Identifying Ratchet, Extension, Center Support Bearing Bracket & Shock Tower 
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7. 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. 46: Identifying Shock Tower Nuts 
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8. Remove the nuts from the shock tower if removing the bracket. 

Fig. 47: Identifying Intermediate Shaft, Coupler & Lower Coupler Pinch Bolt 
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9. Remove the lower coupler pinch bolt (3) at the steering gear.  

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

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

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

INSTALLATION 

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT - 4.0L 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 48: Identifying Shock Tower Nuts 
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1. Install the center support bearing bracket to the shock tower (if removed). Tighten to 12 N.m (106 in.lbs.). 

Fig. 49: Identifying Ratchet, Extension, Center Support Bearing Bracket & Shock Tower 
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2. Install the intermediate shaft to the vehicle and install and tighten the center support bearing to the bracket

(3) nuts. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 50: Identifying Intermediate Shaft, Coupler & Lower Coupler Pinch Bolt 
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3. Install the coupler (2) at the steering gear.  

4. Install the lower coupler pinch bolt (3) at the steering gear and tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs). 

Fig. 51: Identifying Battery Tray, Power Center & Battery Terminals 
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5. Install the battery tray (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .  

6. Install the battery. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

7. Reinstall the power center (2) back into place. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro