Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 917

Fig. 3: Identifying Jounce Cup & Strike Surface 
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REAR CURB HEIGHT  

Rear curb height is defined by the relative vertical distance between the top of the lower spring seat strike 
surface and the bottom of the jounce cup (true metal to metal jounce travel). This is to be measured vertically 
inside the coil from the point intersecting the inboard edge and the for/aft center of the jounce cup (1) down to 
the strike surface (2). 

CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS 

COMPLETE WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

Fig. 4: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets 
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MODEL 

FRONT 

FRONT CROSS 

HEIGHT 

REAR 

REAR CROSS 

(LEFT - RIGHT) 

ALL

62 mm ± 10 mm

0 mm ± 7mm

107 mm ± 10 mm

0 mm ± 7mm

2.44 in. ± 0.39 in

0 in. ± 0.27 in

4.21 in. ± 0.39 in.

0 in. ± 0.27 in.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the lower suspension arm cam bolts (3).

CASTER 

Moving the rear position of the cam bolt in or out, will change the caster angle significantly and camber angle 
only slightly. To maintain the camber angle while adjusting caster, move the rear cam bolt in or out. Then move 
the front cam bolt slightly in the opposite direction. 

To increase positive caster angle, move the rear position cam bolt outward (from the engine). Move the front 
cam bolt inward (toward the engine) slightly until the specified camber angle is obtained. 

CAMBER 

Move the rear position cam bolt outward (from the engine). Move the forward position cam bolt inward (toward 
the engine). 

After adjustment is made tighten the cam bolt nuts to proper torque specification. 

TOE ADJUSTMENT 

Fig. 5: Tie Rod End 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.

1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel 

with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.  

2. Turn off engine.  

3. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts (1). 

4. Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie rod as necessary.  

5. Tighten the tie rod jam nut (1) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).  

6. Verify the specifications.  

CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT 

Fig. 6: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the lower control arm cam bolts (3). 

TOE ADJUSTMENT 

The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment. 

1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel 

with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.  

2. Turn off the engine. 

NOTE:

Each front wheel should be adjusted for one-half of the total toe position 
specification. This will ensure the steering wheel will be centered when the 
wheels are positioned straight-ahead.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 7: Tie Rod End 
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3. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts (1). 

4. Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie rod as necessary. See Fig. 7.  

5. Tighten the tie rod jam nut (1) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).  

6. Verify the specifications.  

SPECIFICATIONS 

ALIGNMENT 

FRONT 

NOTE:

Each front wheel should be adjusted for one-half of the total toe position 
specification. This will ensure the steering wheel will be centered when the 
wheels are positioned straight-ahead.

NOTE:

Specifications are in degrees.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro