Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 914

Fig. 125: Identifying Cooler, Hose Clamps & Mounting Screws
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1. Install the hose to the vehicle.  

2. Install the 3 push pins and install the front fascia into position.  

3. Install the hose to the cooler (1) and reclamp (2) with a new hose crimp clamp. 

Fig. 126: Identifying Return Hose Assembly & Routing Clip 
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4. Install the return hose assembly routing clip (1). 

Fig. 127: Identifying Reservoir & Return Hose 
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5. Install a new hose clamp for the cooler to reservoir hose (2) to the reservoir (1).  

6. Lower the vehicle.  

 

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2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

7. Fill and bleed power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

8. Inspect for leaks.  

PRESSURE HOSE - DIESEL 

Fig. 128: Identifying Pressure Line, Pump, Bracket Bolts & Gear 
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1. Install the pressure hose (1) to the vehicle.  

2. Install the pressure hose mounting bracket bolts (3) to the frame.  

3. Install the pressure hose at the gear (4).  

4. Install the pressure line (1) at the pump (2).  

5. Install the airbox. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

6. Refill the power steering fluid.  

7. Bleed the power steering system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

8. Check for leaks.  

PULLEY 

REMOVAL 

PULLEY- GAS ENGINE 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 129: Removing Pulley 
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1. Remove air cleaner housing. Refer to REMOVAL .  

2. Remove the washer/coolant reservoir assembly.  

3. Remove the fan shroud.  

4. Remove power steering belt. Refer to REMOVAL .  

5. Remove the pulley (2) from the pump using (OTC® 7185) power steering pulley removal tool or 

equivalent (3).  

PULLEY - DIESEL ENGINE 

CAUTION: Do not reuse the old power steering pump pulley it is not intended for 

reuse. A new pulley must be installed if removed.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 130: Identifying Pulley, Serpentine Drive Belt, Bolts & Pump 
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1. Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to REMOVAL .  

2. Remove the air inlet tube.  

3. Remove the serpentine drive belt (2).  

4. Remove the three bolts (3) securing the pulley (1) to the pump (4).  

INSTALLATION 

PULLEY - DIESEL ENGINE 

Fig. 131: Identifying Pulley, Serpentine Drive Belt, Bolts & Pump 
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1. Install the pulley (1) to the pump shaft.  

2. Install the three bolts (3) securing the pulley (1) to the pump (4). Tighten to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro