Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 927

4. Raise the knuckle (3) into place and reconnect the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 

ft.lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn. 

Fig. 55: Clevis Bracket 
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5. Install the clevis bracket bolt (4) at the lower control arm. See INSTALLATION. Tighten the bolt to 150 

N.m (110 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle weight.  

6. Install the caliper. Refer to INSTALLATION . 

Fig. 56: Stabilizer Bar 
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7. Install the lower stabilizer link (1) at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt (2) to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs.) 

with full vehicle weight . See INSTALLATION. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

8. Install the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .  

9. Lower the vehicle. 

Fig. 57: Identifying Battery Tray, Power Center & Battery 
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10. Install the battery tray (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .  

11. Install the battery. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

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

13. Reconnect the battery cables (3).  

SHOCK - RIGHT SIDE 

Fig. 58: Identifying Steering Knuckle, Remover 9360, Shock Assembly & Knuckle 
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1. Install the spring to the shock (if removed). See INSTALLATION. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

2. Install the shock assembly (1) to the vehicle.  

3. Install the four upper shock mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to 108 N.m (80 ft.lbs.).  

4. Raise the knuckle (3) into place and reconnect the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 

ft.lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn. 

Fig. 59: Clevis Bracket 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

5. Install the clevis bracket bolt (4) at the lower control arm. See INSTALLATION. Tighten the bolt to 150 

N.m (110 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle weight. 

Fig. 60: Stabilizer Bar 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

6. Install the caliper. Refer to INSTALLATION . 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

7. Install the lower stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs.) 

with full vehicle weight. . See INSTALLATION.  

8. Install the right tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .  

9. Lower the vehicle.  

10. Install the airbox. Refer to INSTALLATION for 3.7L - SERVICE INFORMATION or 

INSTALLATION for 4.0L - SERVICE INFORMATION.  

SPRING 

REMOVAL 

SPRING 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.  

3. Remove the shock. Refer to the proper side shock removal procedure being worked on. See REMOVAL. 

Fig. 61: Spring Compressor 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro