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Fig. 35: Removing Lower Ball Joint 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

7. Press the ball joint from the lower control arm (3) using special tools C-4212-F (PRESS) (1), C-4212-3 

(Driver) (2) and 9654-3 (Receiver) (4).  

INSTALLATION 

LOWER BALL JOINT 

NOTE:

Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the 
tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper 
operation during the removal and installation process.

 

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2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 36: Installing Lower Ball Joint 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Install the ball joint (4) into the control arm (3) and press in using special tools C-4212-F (press) (1), 

1 - C-4212-F PRESS
2 - 9654-2 RECEIVER
3 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
4 - BALL JOINT
5 - 9654-1 DRIVER

NOTE:

Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. 
This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during 
the removal and installation process.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

9654-1 (Driver) (5) and 9654-2 (Receiver) (2). 

2. Stake the ball joint flange in four evenly spaced places around the ball joint flange, using a chisel and 

hammer.  

3. Install the steering knuckle. See INSTALLATION.  

4. Install the tie rod end into the steering knuckle. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

5. Install and tighten the halfshaft nut to 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.). (If Equipped).  

6. Install the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

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

8. Check the vehicle ride height. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

9. Perform a wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

LOWER CONTROL ARM 

REMOVAL 

LOWER CONTROL ARM 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 

Fig. 37: Stabilizer Bar 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

3. Remove the stabilizer bar link (2). See REMOVAL

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 38: Clevis Bracket 
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4. Remove the shock absorber lower clevis bolt (4). See REMOVAL

Fig. 39: Lower Ball Joint Separation 
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5. Remove the lower ball joint nut (2). Separate ball joint from the steering knuckle (1) with Remover 8677 

(3). 

 

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2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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