Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 578

Fig. 192: Removing Front Pinion Bearing Cup With Remover D-149 And Handle C-4171
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10. Remove rear pinion bearing cup with a hammer and drift.

11. Remove front pinion bearing cup with Remover D-149 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).

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Fig. 193: Removing Collapsible Spacer From Pinion Shaft
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12. Remove collapsible spacer (1) from pinion shaft (2).

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Fig. 194: Removing Rear Pinion Bearing From Pinion With Puller C-293-PA And Adapters C-293-
42
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13. Remove rear pinion bearing from the pinion (1) with Puller C-293-PA (2) and Adapters C-293-42 (3).

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Fig. 195: Removing/Installing Pinion Depth Shim From/On Pinion Shaft
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14. Remove pinion depth shim (1) from the pinion shaft (2) and record thickness.

INSTALLATION

GEAR-PINION/RING

Fig. 196: Installing Front Bearing Cup With Installer D-146 And Handle C-4171
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NOTE:

Pinion depth shims are located under the rear pinion bearing. Refer to

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2007 DRIVELINE Differential & Driveline - Nitro