Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 573

Fig. 166: Identifying Installer W-162-D & Screw 8112
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2. Position flange on the pinion shaft with the reference marks aligned.

3. Install flange with Installer W-162-D (1) and Screw 8112 (2).

Fig. 167: Holding Pinion Flange With Flange Holder C-3281
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4. Install a new nut on the pinion gear. Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Holder C-3281 (2) and tighten

pinion nut to 217 N.m (160 ft. lbs.).

NOTE:

Do not exceed minimum tightening torque 217 N.m (160 ft. lbs.) at this
point.

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Fig. 168: Pinion Rotation Torque & Inch Pound Torque Wrench
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5. Rotate pinion several times and verify pinion rotates smoothly.

6. Measure pinion torque to rotate (1) with an inch pound torque wrench (2). Pinion torque to rotating

should be equal to recorded reading plus 0.56 N.m (5 in. lbs.).

If rotating torque is low, tighten the pinion nut in 6.8 N.m (5 ft. lbs.) increments until proper rotating
torque is achieved.

CAUTION: If maximum tightening torque is reached 352 N.m (260 ft. lbs.) prior to

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7. Install brake rotors, calipers and propeller shaft.

8. Fill differential with gear lubricant.

DIFFERENTIAL

REMOVAL

DIFFERENTIAL

reaching required rotating torque, the collapsible spacer may have
been damaged.
Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion rotating torque and never
exceed specified preload torque. Failure to follow these instructions
will result in damage.

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Fig. 169: Removing/Installing Differential Housing Cover
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1. Remove differential housing cover (1).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro