Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 949

Fig. 48: Fill/Drain Plug And I.D. Tag Locations 
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8. For NV140, fill transfer case with correct fluid. Refer to DESCRIPTION . Correct as necessary.  

9. Install the transfer case fill plug (1). Tighten the plug to 12 - 15N.m (9-11 ft.lbs.).  

10. Install rear crossmember and skid plate, if equipped. Tighten crossmember bolts to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.) 

torque.  

11. Remove transmission jack and support stand.  

12. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.  

SPECIFICATIONS 

TRANSFER CASE - MP140 

SPECIFICATIONS 

1 - I.D. TAG
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - DRAIN PLUG

 

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2007 TRANSFER CASE MP140 - Service Information - Nitro

  

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

SPECIAL TOOLS 

SPECIAL TOOLS-MP140 

Fig. 49: Flange Wrench C-3281 

DESCRIPTION 

SPECIFICATION 

FLUID TYPE

MOPAR® AFT+4

Capacity

.85L (180 pints)

DESCRIPTION 

N.m 

Ft. Lbs. 

In. Lbs. 

Bolt, crossmember

41

30

-

Plugs, drain/fill

12 - 15

9 - 11

-

Bolts, case half

27

20

-

Nut, companion flange

122-176

90-130

-

Screws, Chain Guide Rail

5-8

-

44-71

Nuts, Transfer Case to 

Transmission

35

26

-

Bolt, Damper to Transfer 

Case

27

20

-

 

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Fig. 50: Installer C-3972-A 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 TRANSFER CASE MP140 - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 51: Universal Driver Handle - C4171 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 TRANSFER CASE MP140 - Service Information - Nitro