Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 922

3. Remove the caliper adapter. Refer to REMOVAL . 

4. Remove the disc brake rotor. Refer to REMOVAL .  

5. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to REMOVAL . 

Fig. 25: View Of Hub/Bearing Mounting Bolts 
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6. Remove the axle shaft nut (if equipped with four wheel drive)  

7. Remove the three mounting bolts (1) for the hub/bearing assembly.  

8. Remove the hub/bearing.  

INSTALLATION 

HUB/BEARING 

CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. 

Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to 
hang the caliper securely.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 26: View Of Hub/Bearing Mounting Bolts 
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1. Install the hub/bearing assembly to the vehicle.  

2. Install the three mounting bolts (1) for the hub/bearing. Tighten the bolt to 130 N.m (96 ft.lbs.).  

3. Install the axle shaft nut. Tighten the nut to 135 N.m (100 ft.lbs.) (if equipped with four wheel drive)  

4. Install the wheel speed sensor to the hub. Tighten the bolt to 13.5 N.m (10 ft.lbs.). Refer to 

INSTALLATION .  

5. Install the disc brake rotor. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

6. Install the disc brake caliper adapter. Tighten the nut to 135 N.m (100 ft.lbs.). Refer to 

INSTALLATION .  

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .  

KNUCKLE 

REMOVAL 

KNUCKLE 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.  

3. Remove the caliper adapter. Refer to REMOVAL . 

4. Remove the disc brake rotor. Refer to REMOVAL .  

5. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to REMOVAL .  

6. Remove the axle shaft nut (if equipped with four wheel drive) 

Fig. 27: Identifying Outer Tie Rod End & Nut 
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7. Remove the outer tie rod nut (2). 

CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. 

Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to 
hang the caliper securely.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 28: Identifying Tie Rod, Steering Knuckle & Special Tool 9360 
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8. Separate the outer tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (3) using tool 9360 (2). Refer to 

REMOVAL . 

Fig. 29: LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATION 
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9. Remove the lower ball joint nut.  

10. Separate the lower ball joint from the suspension arm using tool C-4150A (3). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro