Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 932

Fig. 81: Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing Remover/Installer - 8862 
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BUSHINGS 

REMOVAL 

STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS 

1. Raise and support vehicle.  

2. Remove the stabilizer bushing clamp.  

3. Remove the bushing from the stabilizer bar.  

INSTALLATION 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS 

1. Install the bushing to the stabilizer bar.  

2. Install the stabilizer bar bushing retainer clamp and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft.lbs.) with 

full vehicle weight.  

3. Lower the vehicle.  

SHOCK 

DESCRIPTION 

SHOCK ABSORBERS 

Fig. 82: Rear Suspension Components 
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The top of the shock absorbers (1) are bolted to the body. The bottom of the shocks are bolted to the axle 
brackets. The standard shocks have conventional twin tube construction and are low pressure gas charged. Gas 
charging prevents cavitation during rough road operation. 

OPERATION 

SHOCK ABSORBERS 

The shock absorbers dampen jounce and rebound motion of the vehicle over various road conditions and limit 
rebound suspension travel. 

REMOVAL 

SHOCK ABSORBER 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

Fig. 83: Identifying Upper Bolt, Shock Absorber & Axle Bracket 
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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.  

2. Remove the upper bolt (1) from the frame bracket.  

3. Remove the lower bolt and nut from the axle bracket (3). Remove the shock absorber (2).  

INSTALLATION 

SHOCK ABSORBER 

Fig. 84: Identifying Upper Bolt, Shock Absorber & Axle Bracket 
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1. Install the shock absorber (2) in the frame bracket and install the bolt (1).  

2. Install the shock absorber (2) in the axle bracket (3) and install the bolt.  

3. Tighten the upper mounting bolt/nut to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.). Tighten the lower mounting bolt/nut to 115 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

  

N.m (85 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight.

4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.  

SPRING 

REMOVAL 

COIL SPRING 

Fig. 85: Coil Spring 
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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.  

2. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt from the axle bracket.  

3. Lower the hydraulic jack and tilt the axle and remove the coil spring (3). See Fig. 85.  

4. Remove and inspect the upper and lower spring isolators (1). See Fig. 85.  

INSTALLATION 

COIL SPRING 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro