Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 597

Fig. 277: Identifying Axle Shaft & Axle Tube
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3. Install axle shaft (1) in axle tube (2).

BEARING-AXLE

REMOVAL

BEARING-AXLE

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 278: Positioning Bearing Receiver On Axle Tube
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1. Remove axle shaft.

2. Remove axle seal with seal pick.

3. Position bearing (2) receiver (1) on axle tube.

NOTE:

Remove bearing with Bearing Remover 6310 and Foot 6310-9.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 279: Inserting Bearing Remover Foot 6310-9 Through Receiver And Bearing
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4. Insert bearing remover Foot 6310-9 (3) through receiver (2) and bearing (1).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro

Fig. 280: Tightening Remove Nut On Shaft To Pull Bearing Into Receiver
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5. Tighten remove nut (1) on the shaft (4) to pull bearing into the receiver (3).

INSTALLATION

BEARING-AXLE

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro