Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 324

Fig. 76: Installing Extension Shaft Bearing Snap Ring Into Extension Housing
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Install the extension shaft bearing snap ring (3) into the extension housing. See Fig. 76.

1 - EXTENSION SHAFT
2 - BEARING
3 - SNAP RING

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Fig. 77: Identifying Extension Shaft, Bearing & Snap Ring
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Verify that the extension shaft snap ring (3) is fully engaged in the snap ring groove. See Fig. 77.

1 - EXTENSION SHAFT
2 - BEARING
3 - SNAP RING

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Fig. 78: Inspecting Lube Tube Grommet For Damage
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64. Inspect the lube tube grommet (2) for damage. If the grommet lip is damaged, it will need to be replaced.

See Fig. 78.

1 - HOUSING
2 - LUBE TUBE
3 - GROMMET
4 - PRY SLOTS

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Fig. 79: Installing Adapter Housing Onto Transmission Case
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65. Install the 4X4 stub shaft onto the transmission output shaft.

66. Place a bead of Mopar® ATF RTV on the rear surface of the transmission case for the adapter/extension

housing.

67. Install the adapter housing (2) onto the transmission case, 4X4 vehicles only. See Fig. 79.

1 - TRANSMISSION CASE
2 - ADAPTER HOUSING

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

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