Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 5

Fig. 10: Structural Cover
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38. Remove the structural cover retaining bolts (1), and cover. See REMOVAL.

39. Remove torque convertor bolts, and mark location for reassembly.

40. Remove transmission bellhousing to engine bolts.

41. Loosen left and right engine mount thru bolts.

42. Lower the vehicle.

43. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.

44. Connect a suitable engine hoist to the engine lift plate.

45. Remove engine from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1 - BOLT
2 - BOLT
3 - BOLT

NOTE:

It is not necessary to completely remove engine mount thru bolts, for
engine removal.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 11: Starter Motor - 3.7L
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1. Position the engine in the vehicle.

2. Install both left and right side engine mounts onto engine.

3. Raise the vehicle.

4. Install the transmission bellhousing to engine mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 41 N.m (30ft. lbs.).

5. Tighten the engine mount thru bolts.

6. Install the torque convertor bolts.

7. Connect the ground straps on the left and right side of the engine.

8. Install the starter (2). Refer to INSTALLATION .

Fig. 12: Structural Cover
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9. Install the engine block heater power cable, if equipped.

1 - BOLT
2 - BOLT
3 - BOLT

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

10. Install the structural cover, and torque bolts (1). See INSTALLATION.

11. Install the left and right exhaust pipes.

12. Connect the left and right oxygen sensors.

13. Lower vehicle.

Fig. 13: Body Ground Strap-Left Side Removal/Installation
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14. Connect the engine to body ground straps at the cowl.

15. Remove the engine lift plate.

16. Connect the knock sensors.

CAUTION: The structural cover requires a specific torque sequence. Failure to

follow this sequence may cause severe damage to the cover.

NOTE:

New clamps must be used on exhaust manifold flanges. Failure to use new
clamps may result in exhaust leaks.

1 - NUT
2 -
GROUND
STRAP
3 -
BRAKE
BOOSTER

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro

Fig. 14: 3.7L Intake Torque Sequence
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17. Install the intake manifold. See INSTALLATION.

18. Install the engine oil dipstick tube.

19. Install the power brake booster vacuum hose.

20. Install the breather hoses.

21. Install the PCV hose.

22. Install the fuel rail.

23. Install the coil over plugs.

Fig. 15: Crankshaft Position Sensor & Cylinder Head Cover

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro