Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 954

Fig. 6: Using Holder C-3281 To Remove/Install Rear Output Flange Nut 
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2. Using Holder C-3281 (1), remove the rear output flange (2) nut. 

Fig. 7: Removing/Installing Rear Output Flange 
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1 - HOLDER C-3281
2 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE

1 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE

 

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3. Remove the rear output shaft flange (1) from the main shaft. If flange is difficult to remove by hand, 

remove it with bearing splitter, or with standard two jaw puller. Be sure puller tool is positioned securely 
on flange. 

Fig. 8: Removing/Installing Dampener Bolts 
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4. Remove the dampener bolts from the transfer case. 

Fig. 9: Removing/Installing Dampener 
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2 - MAINSHAFT

 

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5. Remove the dampener from the transfer case. 

Fig. 10: Removing/Installing Shift Motor Bolts 
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6. Remove the shift motor bolts from the transfer case. 

Fig. 11: Removing/Installing Shift Motor 
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1 - SHIFT MOTOR

 

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7. Remove the shift motor (1) from the transfer case. 

Fig. 12: Removing/Installing Transfer Case Bolts 
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8. Support transfer case so rear case is facing upward and the input gear is not contacting the work surface.  

9. Remove bolts holding front case to rear case. 

Fig. 13: Removing/Installing Rear Case From Front Case 
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1 - REAR HOUSING

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 TRANSFER CASE MP143 - Service Information - Nitro