Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 918

REAR

FRONT

DESCRIPTION

FRONT SUSPENSION

Fig. 8: Front Suspension
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel to adapt to different road surfaces independently. The
wheels are mounted to hub bearings on the steering knuckle spindles (5). The hub bearings are sealed and

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

PREFERRED

CASTER 3.3° ± 0.5°

CAMBER -0.375° ±

0.375°

TOTAL TOE-IN 0.2° ±

0.125°

RANGE

2.8° to 3.8°

-0.750° to 0°

+0.075° to +0.325°

MAX RT/LT

DIFFERENCE

0.5°

0.7°

0.13°

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

PREFERRED

CAMBER -0.25° ±

0.375°

THRUST ANGLE 0° to

± 0.25°

TOTAL TOE-IN 0.25° to

± 0.41°

RANGE

-0.625° to +0.125°

-0.25° to +0.25°

-0.16° to +0.66°

NOTE:

Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened
with the full weight of the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have
the springs supporting the full weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are
torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort
could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.

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lubricated for life. The steering knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints integral to the outboard portion of the upper
control arms (3) and pressed into the lower control arm. The ball joints and outer tie rods are lubricated for life.

WARNING

REAR SUSPENSION

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART

WARNING:

Suspension components with rubber bushings must be tightened with the
vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs
supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If
springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort will be
affected and cause premature bushing wear.

NOTE:

Never use anything other than the specified tool to disassemble the ball joints &
tie rods from the steering knuckle. Ball joint seal or knuckle damage can result.

DESCRIPTION

N.m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Front Shock Absorber

Clevis Bracket Upper Nut

108

80

-

Front Shock Absorber

Clevis Bracket Lower

Nut

150

110

-

Front Shock Absorber

Top (4) Mounting Nuts

108

80

-

Front Shock to Spring

and Insulator Nut

41

30

-

Upper Suspension Arm

Front Nut

122

90

-

Upper Suspension Arm

Rear Nut

122

90

-

Lower Suspension Arm

Front Nut

170

125

-

Lower Suspension Arm

Rear Nut

170

125

-

Stabilizer Bar Clamp Nut

149

110

-

Stabilizer Bar Link Upper

Nut

115

85

-

Stabilizer Bar Link

Lower bolt

102

75

-

Hub/Bearing Bolt

130

96

-

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SPECIAL TOOLS

FRONT SUSPENSION

Hub/Bearing Halfshaft

Nut

136

100

-

Upper Ball Joint Nut

Tighten to 41 N.m (30 ft

lbs), make sure nut is

seated to the knuckle.

Rotate nut to an

additional 90°

41 plus Rotate nut to an

additional 90°

30 plus Rotate nut to an

additional 90°

-

Lower Ball Joint Nut

Tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft

lbs), make sure nut is

seated against knuckle.

Rotate nut an additional

90°

54 plus Rotate nut an

additional 90°

40 plus Rotate nut an

additional 90°

-

Outer Tie Rod End Nut to

Knuckle

41 plus Rotate nut an

additional 90°

30 plus Rotate nut an

additional 90°

-

Wheel Speed Sensor

13.5

10

-

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro

Fig. 9: Ball Joint Press - C-4212F
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 SUSPENSION Suspension - Nitro