Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 955

10. Loosen rear case with a case splitter or suitable tool to break sealer bead. Insert case splitter or suitable 

tool only into notches provided at each end of case.  

11. Remove rear case (1) from front case (2). 

Fig. 14: Remove Front Drive Sprocket Retaining Ring 
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12. Remove front output shaft drive sprocket retaining ring (2) from the front output shaft (1). 

2 - FRONT HOUSING

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the front and rear case sealing surfaces.

1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - RETAINING RING

 

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Fig. 15: Removing/Installing Retaining Ring
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13. Remove mainshaft drive sprocket retaining ring (1). 

Fig. 16: Removing Drive Sprockets And Drive Chain 
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14. Remove the drive sprockets (1, 2) and the drive chain (3) as one. 

Fig. 17: Removing Mainshaft And Mode Fork Assembly From Front Case 

1 - RETAINING RING

1 - FRONT DRIVE SPROCKET
2 - MAINSHAFT DRIVE SPROCKET
3 - DRIVE CHAIN

 

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15. Remove the mainshaft (1) and mode fork assembly (2) from the front case. 

Fig. 18: Removing/Installing Mode Fork Assembly Onto Mainshaft 
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16. Remove the mode fork assembly (1) from the mainshaft (2). 

1 - MAINSHAFT
2 - MODE FORK ASSEMBLY

1 - MODE FORK ASSEMBLY
2 - MAINSHAFT

 

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Fig. 19: Removing/Installing Mode Fork Spring 
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17. Remove the mode fork spring (2) from the mode fork rod (1). 

Fig. 20: Removing/Installing Mode Sleeve 
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1 - MODE FORK
2 - MODE FORK RETURN SPRING

1 - MAINSHAFT

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 TRANSFER CASE MP143 - Service Information - Nitro