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Fig. 54: Identifying Transfer Case, Nuts, Transmission & Transfer Case Vent Tube 
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1. Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.  

2. Secure transfer case to jack with chains.  

3. Position transfer case under vehicle.  

4. Align transfer case (1) and transmission (3) shafts and install transfer case onto the transmission.  

5. Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts (2) to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.) torque.  

6. Connect the transfer case shift motor electrical connector.  

7. Connect the transfer case vent hose (4).  

8. Connect front propeller shaft and install rear propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION . 

1 - TRANSFER CASE
2 - NUTS
3 - TRANSMISSION
4 - TRANSFER CASE VENT TUBE

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 TRANSFER CASE MP143 - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 55: Transfer Case MP143 Component Locations 
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9. Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug (1) opening with MOPAR® ATF+4 ATF.  

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

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

torque.  

12. Remove transmission jack and support stand.  

13. Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift operation.  

SPECIFICATIONS 

SPECIFICATIONS-TRANS CASE MP143 

SPECIFICATIONS 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

1 - FILL PLUG

4 - SHIFT MOTOR

2 - DRAIN PLUG

5 - DAMPENER

3 - ID TAG

6 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE

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

-

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 TRANSFER CASE MP143 - Service Information - Nitro

  

SPECIAL TOOLS 

SPECIAL TOOLS-MP143 

Fig. 56: Holder, Yoke - C-3281 
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Fig. 57: Installer C-3972-A 
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Bolts, case half

27

20

-

Nut, companion flange

122-176

90-130

-

Screws, Chain Guide Rail

5-8

-

44-71

Bolts, Shift Motor

12

9

-

Nuts, Transfer Case to 

Transmission

35

26

-

Bolt, Damper to Transfer 

Case

27

20

-

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 TRANSFER CASE MP143 - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 58: Universal Handle C-4171 
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Fig. 59: Installer, Bushing - 5066 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 TRANSFER CASE MP143 - Service Information - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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