Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 831

Fig. 61: Inspecting Input Shaft & Bearing Surface For Damage
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Input Shaft: Inspect for worn, chipped or cracked teeth (1). Inspect bearing surface (2) for wear or flat-spots.
Inspect for worn splines (3).

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Fig. 62: Inspecting Synchronizer Rings
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Synchronizer components: Inspect for worn, chipped or cracked teeth (1) and burned friction surface (2) or
flaking off friction material (3). Synchronizers are serviced as an assembly. 3-4 synchronizer assembly is
serviced with countershaft.

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Fig. 63: Inspecting Shift Fork Shoes & Pads
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Shift forks: Inspect shift forks and shoes (1) for wear and distortion. Check fit of fork shoes in synchronizer
sleeve to ensure parts fit and work smoothly, replace if necessary. If shift fork pads (2) are worn, the shift fork
must be replaced.

Housing/Tail housing: Inspect sealing and mating surfaces are free of burrs and nicks. Inspect alignment
dowels are tight and in good condition.

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Fig. 64: Inspecting Shaft Retainer & Release Bearing Slide Surface
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Input Shaft Retainer: Inspect retainer (1) release bearing slide surface (2).

ASSEMBLY

MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NSG370

MAINSHAFT

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 MANUAL TRANSMISSION NSG370 - Diagnosis & Overhaul - Nitro